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Island


Xinfu December 06, 2015 03:00 AM

Island
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYjPdLjakO0 At 4:31,

-I will arrive in Melos Island momentarily.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV8Qt2wlcEI At 0:01,

-The Seno League at LeeLee of Valy Island is heading into the final stretch.

American voice actors speak very fast; but assuming I hear the correct thing, what's the difference between in and at an island?

AngelicaDeAlquezar December 06, 2015 08:58 AM

It's the verb what determines "in" in your first sentence.
- I will arrive in London.
- I will arrive in Melos Island.

The "at" is defined by the place (LeeLee) of the island, not the island itself,in your second sentence.

Xinfu December 06, 2015 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngelicaDeAlquezar (Post 157780)
It's the verb what determines "in" in your first sentence.
- I will arrive in London.
- I will arrive in Melos Island.

The "at" is defined by the place (LeeLee) of the island, not the island itself,in your second sentence.

This is wrong. Even when arrive is used, whether we use in/at depends on the location. I hope a native speaker will provide a little assistance.

Rusty December 07, 2015 04:33 AM

I prefer 'at Melos Island' when speaking about a destination such as an island, but 'in Melos Island' is also correct. And, if you're not arriving, 'on Melos Island' is also correct.

See if this video helps any.

Xinfu December 10, 2015 06:16 AM

Excellent answer. Thank you.


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