Singaporean Mandarin Database

This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.

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Kent Ridge

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位于新加坡西南部地区,邻近女皇镇(Queenstown)、联邦(Commonwealth)、金文泰(Clementi)等地区。也是新加坡国立大学(National University of Singapore)的所在地。

DEFINITION

Noun

An area located in southwest Singapore, near the Queenstown, Commonwealth and Clementi areas. It is also the location of the National University of Singapore.

由来
  • 肯特岗(Kent Ridge)原名为巴西班让山脊(Pasir Panjang Ridge)。
  • 1952年10月3日,为了纪念肯特公爵夫人(Duchess of Kent)与她的儿子肯特公爵(Duke of Kent)在1952年的到访,巴西班让公园重新命名为肯特岗公园,而巴西班让山脊也易名为肯特岗。
ETYMOLOGY
  • Kent Ridge was originally named Pasir Panjang Ridge.
  • On 3 October 1952, to commemorate the visit in 1952 by the Duchess of Kent and her son, the Duke of Kent, Pasir Panjang Park was renamed Kent Ridge Park, and Pasir Panjang Ridge was also renamed Kent Ridge.
 
例句
国家公园林局连同多个社区团体将在本月26日,下午4时30分至傍晚6时30分,在肯特岗公园举行各项活动让一家大小共享天伦。(《联合早报》, 23/6/1999
SAMPLE SENTENCE
The National Park Board and several community groups will hold various activities at Kent Ridge Park from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm on the 26th of this month for families to enjoy family time together. (Lianhe Zaobao, 23/6/1999)
相关资料

  • 在新加坡战役(Battle of Singapore)的结束期间,整个巴西班让山脊成为英国在新加坡西部的最后防线。山脊也保护着亚历山大 (Alexandra) 地区,也就是英军医院(现今的亚历山大医院[Alexandra Hospital])以及英国弹药库的所在地。

RELATED INFORMATION

  • At the end of the Battle of Singapore, the entire Pasir Panjang Ridge served as the last line of defence for the British in western Singapore. The ridge also protected the Alexandra area, where the British military hospital (today’s Alexandra Hospital) and the British ammunition depot were located.

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