What does “Venice exists because of and in spite of the sea” mean?
M Maybo Key Member Joined Feb 23, 2017 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country Hong Kong Current Location Hong Kong Apr 3, 2023 #1 What does “Venice exists because of and in spite of the sea” mean?
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Apr 3, 2023 #2 "The city exists because of the sea" meaning that it is a port city that relies on seafaring for its economy. "The city exists despite the sea" meaning that the city has always struggled with the reality of floods and keeping the city from sinking.
"The city exists because of the sea" meaning that it is a port city that relies on seafaring for its economy. "The city exists despite the sea" meaning that the city has always struggled with the reality of floods and keeping the city from sinking.
B Barque Banned Joined Nov 3, 2022 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language English Home Country India Current Location Singapore Apr 3, 2023 #3 It exists because of the sea - It's known as a city that's built on a network of canals whose water comes from the sea and nearby river deltas. It's the sea that gives it its unique character.
It exists because of the sea - It's known as a city that's built on a network of canals whose water comes from the sea and nearby river deltas. It's the sea that gives it its unique character.
