In the phrase 'Paris, the capital of France', 'the capital of France' is in apposition to 'Paris'.

在短语Paris, the capital of France中，the capital of France是Paris的同位语。

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He has been to the capital of France—Paris.

他曾经去过法国的首都—巴黎。

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Paris is the capital of France and is one of the liveliest cities in Europe.

巴黎是法国的首都，并且是欧洲最热闹的城市之一。

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Mr.Obama's June 4 speech in the Egyptian capital will take place as part of a trip that will include visits to Germany and France to commemorate the 65th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy during World War Two.

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Paris is not in the middle of France, as you can clearly see, but you're not going to have a capital in Montlucon or something like that.

你们能很清楚地看到,巴黎并不在法国中部,但没人会在蒙吕松,或者在类似这样的地方建都

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The Islamists and Tuareg rebels seized power in northern Mali - an area the size of France - in the chaos following a coup in the capital, Bamako last year.

BBC: Nato forces needed in Mali, says AU's Thomas Boni Yayi

This city in eastern France is the undisputed Gallic capital of gastronomy due to its rich culinary traditions and to iconic chef Paul Bocuse, whose restaurants, culinary school and influence on the foodie world and other master chefs is immense.

BBC: Living in: Cities with great food

There are about a third of a million French living in London who bring back stories of the British capital's booming restaurant scene and culinary diversity - Indian food in particular - that much of France lacks.

BBC: Is France learning to love British food?