The big apple Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈæpəɫ

thuh BIG AP-uhl

UK

ðə, ði/ /bˈɪɡ/ /ˈæpəl

thuh BIG AP-ul

释义

'The Big Apple' is a nickname for New York City in the United States, often used to refer to the city's vibrant culture and importance.

用法与细微差别

Always capitalized and used primarily in informal or media contexts. Refers only to New York City, not any other city. Common in travel, culture, news, and entertainment topics. Never used literally for a fruit.

• Spanish: la Gran Manzana
• Portuguese (BR): a Grande Maçã
• Portuguese (PT): a Grande Maçã
• Chinese (Simplified): 大苹果（纽约的别称）
• Chinese (Traditional): 大蘋果（紐約的別稱）
• Hindi: द बिग एप्पल (न्यूयॉर्क शहर का उपनाम)
• Arabic: التفاحة الكبيرة (لقب لنيويورك)
• Bengali: দ্য বিগ অ্যাপল (নিউ ইয়র্ক সিটি)
• Russian: Большое Яблоко
• Japanese: ビッグアップル
• Vietnamese: Thành phố Big Apple (New York)
• Korean: 빅애플
• Turkish: Büyük Elma
• Urdu: دی بگ ایپل (نیویارک سٹی)
• Indonesian: Big Apple (New York City)

例句

I want to visit the Big Apple one day.

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New York City is called the Big Apple.

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Have you ever been to the Big Apple?

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Everyone dreams of making it big in the Big Apple.

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After moving to the Big Apple, she started her fashion career.

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The food scene in the Big Apple is absolutely amazing.

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