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单词 bush capital
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Definition of bush capital in English:

bush capital

noun
the bush capitalAustralian derogatory
  • A nickname for Canberra, the capital of Australia.

    guidelines were issued to locals in the bush capital on how to steer clear of these aggressive marsupials
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Four civilian members of the unit left their own homes, some still under threat, and headed for the four civilian evacuation centres set up in the bush capital.
    • Bushfires had almost encircled the bush capital, filling the air with a constant smoke haze and an eerie blood-red sun.
    • He notes that Canberra currently markets itself as the Bush capital of Australia.
    • Summer is fire season in bush country, and Canberra, on the southeastern fringe of Australia's outback, is often called the bush capital.
    • Could it be that those approached aren't interested in our bush capital?
    • The Sydney-Melbourne rivalry of biblical propotions was the genesis of the 'bush capital.'
    • Canberra is marketed to tourists as "Australia's Bush Capital".
    • The city has lost the innocence of the 'bush capital' without quite becoming urbane.
    • The "bush capital" is simply being reconstructed so that the same vulnerabilities to fire will re-emerge.
    • And we have our city back, the bush capital, not the Bush capital.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Canberra's relatively rural and inland setting, compared to the coastal cities of Sydney and Melbourne.

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