nation
noun uk/ˈneɪ.ʃən/ us/ˈneɪ.ʃən/
B2 [ C ]国家
a country, especially when thought of as a large group of people living in one area with their own government, language, traditions, etc.
All the nations of the world will be represented at the conference. 会上将有世界各国的代表。
The Germans, as a nation, are often thought to be well organized. 作为一个民族，德国人常常被认为很有组织纪律性。
Practically the whole nation watched the ceremony on television. 几乎全国民众都通过电视观看了庆典。
[ S ]民族
a large group of people of the same race who share the same language, traditions, and history, but who might not all live in one area
the Navajo nation 纳瓦霍族
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- The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation.
- They contacted party members from across the nation to ask for their support.
- It is hoped that these measures will push the nation towards recovery.
- The former president still holds a place in the nation's affections.
- Many nations have imposed sanctions on the country because of its attacks on its own people.