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ceylon

/sɪˈlɒn/

翻译: 专有名词,指印度洋上的一个岛国,历史上称为锡兰,现正式名称为斯里兰卡,1948年从英国获得独立。

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noun

B2formalcommon/sɪˈlɒn/

不可数 · 专有名词

A proper noun referring to an island nation in the Indian Ocean, historically known as Ceylon and now officially called Sri Lanka, which gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1948.

  • 🇨🇳专有名词,指印度洋上的一个岛国,历史上称为锡兰,现正式名称为斯里兰卡,1948年从英国获得独立。
  1. Island nation B2 formal

    An island in the Indian Ocean, located off the southeastern coast of India, formerly known as Ceylon.

    • Ceylon was a British colony until 1948.
    • The island of Ceylon is known for its tea production.
    • Travelers often visited Ceylon for its beautiful beaches.

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  2. Former country name B2 formal

    The former name of the republic that gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1948, now known as Sri Lanka.

    • Ceylon became a republic in 1972 and changed its name to Sri Lanka.
    • The capital of Ceylon was Colombo.
    • Ceylon's independence was achieved peacefully.

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