"burgh" 怎么发音
word
ˈbɝɡ
BURG
bˈɜːɡ
BURG
释义
An old term used mainly in Scotland to refer to a town or an incorporated municipal area, especially one with special rights in the past.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈbɝɡ
英式英语
bˈɜːɡ
简化发音
美式
BURG
英式
BURG
语境中听
Edinburgh is a famous burgh in Scotland.
A burgh had special trading rights long ago.
Many Scottish towns still use the word burgh in their official titles.
The status of burgh once gave towns political power.