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Why is Cambridge translated into Cambridge?
Cambridge is a combination of transliteration and free translation English Cambridge is pronounced "Cambridge", which means bridge. Cam sounds like "sword" in Fujian and Guangdong dialects.

Cambridge is the capital of Cambridge, England, and the seat of Cambridge University. As early as two thousand years ago, the Romans camped and stationed troops in this place about 90 kilometers from London. However, in the long years, Cambridge was only a rural market town. It was not until Cambridge University was founded that the name of this town gradually became known. Today, it is a city with a population of 92,000.

Although Cambridge is as famous as Oxford and a world-famous university, the atmosphere here is different from Oxford. Oxford is called "the city in the university" and Cambridge is called "the university in the city". ?

Although many medieval buildings are preserved here, Cambridge is still bright and modern in terms of its appearance. There are also many theaters, art galleries and other facilities that are not commensurate with the size of the city, which makes this university town exude a strong literary atmosphere.

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Cambridge University has a lofty academic status and extensive influence in many fields, and is recognized as one of the top higher education institutions in the world today. Cambridge University is a member of Russell University Group, Golden Triangle University and Cambridge University Medical Partner Alliance, and has developed a science and technology gathering place "Silicon Fen".

The school has eight art and science museums, a library system with more than 6.5438+0.5 million books and Cambridge University Press, the oldest publishing house in the world.

20 19-20 Cambridge University ranks 3rd in Times Higher Education World University, 7th in QS World University, 9th in USNews World University and 3rd in academic ranking of world universities. 20 19-20 Cambridge University ranks fourth in the world in the reputation of Times Higher Education World University.

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