Strait of Georgia

专有名词
中文释义

英文释义

专有名词
  1. A strait that runs between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia, Canada.
    — A cruise liner bound for Alaska was passing through the Strait of Georgia, all lit up like a birthday cake, covered with candles.

词形变化

the Strait of Georgia canonical

词源

Named the "Gulphe of Georgia" in honour of George III by English explorer George Vancouver in 1792. This was changed to "Strait of Georgia" in 1865, a more accurate description of the feature.
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