egypt

• 专有名词，指非洲东北部的一个国家，以其沿尼罗河的古老文明和作为法老统治帝国的历史意义而闻名。

A proper noun referring to a country in northeastern Africa, known for its ancient civilization along the Nile River and its historical significance as an empire ruled by pharaohs.

不可数 · 专有名词

1. Modern countryA2formal

   A republic in northeastern Africa, known as the Arab Republic of Egypt, with a rich history and culture.

   埃及

   • Egypt is famous for its ancient pyramids and the Sphinx.
   • The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
   • Many tourists visit Egypt to see the Nile River.

2. Ancient civilizationB1formal

   An ancient empire centered on the Nile River, ruled by Pharaohs, and known for its monumental architecture and contributions to writing, mathematics, and astronomy.

   古埃及文明

   • Ancient Egypt flourished from around 2600 to 30 BC.
   • The Pharaohs of ancient Egypt built massive temples and tombs.
   • The Old Testament describes many events involving Egypt.