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calais

/ˈkæl.eɪ/

翻译: 法国北部城市,位于多佛尔海峡沿岸,是连接英国的重要渡轮港口。1347年英王爱德华三世经长期围困后占领该地,此后一直由英国控制,直至1558年被法王亨利二世收复。

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/ˈkæl.eɪ/B1formal
  • zh法国北部城市,位于多佛尔海峡沿岸,是连接英国的重要渡轮港口。1347年英王爱德华三世经长期围困后占领该地,此后一直由英国控制,直至1558年被法王亨利二世收复。

A proper noun referring to a town in northern France, located on the Strait of Dover, known as a major ferry port connecting to England. It was captured by the English king Edward III in 1347 after a long siege and remained under English control until it was recaptured by the French king Henry II in 1558.

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  1. French port cityB1formal

    A city in northern France, located on the Strait of Dover, known as a major ferry port connecting to England.

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    • We took the ferry from Dover to Calais.
    • Calais is an important hub for cross-Channel trade.
    • The port of Calais handles millions of passengers each year.
  2. Historical siege siteB2formal

    The site of a famous siege in 1346-1347 during the Hundred Years' War, where the English captured the city after a long blockade.

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    • The Siege of Calais is a key event in medieval history.
    • Edward III's capture of Calais took nearly a year.
    • The Burghers of Calais sculpture commemorates the city's surrender.