Rhode Is·land
/ˌrəʊd ˈaɪlənd/
/ˌrəʊd ˈaɪlənd/
- the smallest US state, also called the Ocean State. It is in the north-east of the country on the Atlantic coast. It was named after the Greek island of Rhodes and was one of the original 13 states. Providence is the capital and largest city. Rhode Island has a fishing and boat-building industry and produces jewellery, electronic products and grapes. Popular tourist attractions include Newport and Samuel Slater's Mill in Pawtucket.
罗得岛（美国最小的州，位于东北部，大西洋沿岸。首府和最大城市普罗维登斯）