
好词典

源自拉丁语 'Londinium',古罗马时期对伦敦的称呼,具体起源尚不明确。
❶ 伦敦,英国的首都和最大城市,位于英格兰东南部,泰晤士河畔,是重要的全球金融、文化和旅游中心。
“London is famous for its historical landmarks like the Tower of London.”
(伦敦以其历史地标闻名,比如伦敦塔。)
“Many people dream of visiting London to see Big Ben and the London Eye.”
(许多人梦想去伦敦参观大本钟和伦敦眼。)
London Bridge — 伦敦桥,伦敦著名的桥梁之一,横跨泰晤士河,历史悠久。
“London Bridge is not the same as Tower Bridge, though many people confuse them.”
(伦敦桥和塔桥不是同一座桥,尽管许多人会混淆它们。)
London calling — 源自BBC战时广播的口号,后成为流行文化符号,象征伦敦的声音或召唤。
“The phrase 'London calling' was famously used by the band The Clash.”
(“London calling”这一短语因乐队The Clash的使用而闻名。)