jordan

• 专有名词，指巴勒斯坦地区的约旦河，据基督教传统，施洗约翰在此为耶稣施洗；也指位于西南亚红海沿岸的阿拉伯王国约旦。

A proper noun referring to either a river in Palestine where, according to Christian tradition, John the Baptist baptized Jesus, or an Arab kingdom in southwestern Asia on the Red Sea.

不可数 · 专有名词

1. B2formal

   A major river in the Middle East that flows through the Jordan Rift Valley and empties into the Dead Sea. It is historically significant in religious texts.

   中东的河流

   • The Jordan River is mentioned frequently in the Bible.
   • John the Baptist performed baptisms in the Jordan River.
   • The river forms part of the border between Israel and Jordan.

2. Country in AsiaA2formal

   An Arab kingdom located in the Middle East, bordered by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and the West Bank. Its capital is Amman.

   亚洲国家

   • Jordan is known for the ancient city of Petra.
   • The capital of Jordan is Amman.
   • Jordan has a rich history and diverse culture.