interlaken

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a scenic view of Interlaken from a hillside.

Definition

Proper noun: * A town in Switzerland, located in the Bernese Oberland region, situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. It is a major tourist destination and resort, known for its scenic Alpine views and as a base for exploring the surrounding Jungfrau region.

Usage

• As a geographical location: The word is used to refer specifically to the town in Switzerland.
  • We spent three nights in Interlaken before hiking in the mountains.
  • The train from Zurich to Interlaken offers beautiful scenery.

Advanced Usage

• As a metonym for tourism or Alpine scenery: In travel writing or discussion, "Interlaken" can be used to represent the classic Swiss Alpine tourist experience.
  • For many visitors, Interlaken is the quintessential Swiss postcard.
  • The company specializes in adventure tours based out of Interlaken.

Variants and Related Words

• Interlaken does not have standard grammatical variants (e.g., no adjective form like "Interlakian"). It is a proper place name.

Synonyms

• Resort town
• Tourist center (in the context of the Swiss Alps)

Notes on Meaning

This word functions exclusively as a proper noun, the name of a specific place. It does not have other meanings, phrasal verbs, or idioms associated with it. Its primary connotation is related to tourism, Alpine beauty, and Swiss geography.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a popular resort town in the Alps in west central Switzerland

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