"the Netherlands," early 14c., from Dutch Holland, probably Old Dutch holt lant "wood land," describing the district around Dordrecht, the nucleus of Holland. Technically, just one province of the Netherlands, but in English use extended to the whole nation.
双语例句
1. He was well acquainted with the literature of France, Germany and Holland.
他对于法国、德国和荷兰的文学了如指掌。
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2. In Holland, the government sets a yearly budget for health care.
在荷兰，政府会制定医疗保健部门的年度预算。
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3. Holland would never dare cast himself as a virtuoso pianist.
霍兰永远不敢说自己是位钢琴名家。
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4. Norway had held Holland to a scoreless draw in Rotterdam.
