
portland
词源
Named after the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England, due to the similarity of the local stone to Portland stone used in construction.
noun
❶ 波特兰,美国俄勒冈州最大的城市,位于西北部,以环保意识、咖啡文化和户外活动闻名。
“Portland is known for its vibrant arts scene and food trucks.”
(波特兰以其充满活力的艺术氛围和餐车文化而闻名。)
“Many people move to Portland for its laid-back lifestyle.”
(许多人因为波特兰悠闲的生活方式而搬到这里。)
❶ 波特兰,美国缅因州最大的城市,位于东北部,以历史悠久的港口和海鲜闻名。
“Portland, Maine, is famous for its lobster rolls.”
(缅因州的波特兰以其龙虾卷而闻名。)
“The Old Port in Portland is a popular tourist destination.”
(波特兰的老港口是一个受欢迎的旅游目的地。)
常见短语
Portland cement — 波特兰水泥,一种常见的建筑材料,因其颜色与英国波特兰岛的石头相似而得名。
“Portland cement is widely used in construction projects around the world.”
(波特兰水泥广泛用于世界各地的建筑项目。)
Keep Portland Weird — 保持波特兰的怪异,俄勒冈州波特兰的非官方口号,倡导城市的独特文化和个性。
“The 'Keep Portland Weird' bumper stickers are everywhere in the city.”
(“保持波特兰的怪异”车贴在该市随处可见。)