Clinton

IPA/klˈɪntən/
KK[klˈɪntən]IPA/klˈɪntən/

Clinton — noun

1. the family name of two well-known American politicians — Bill Clinton (42nd pres

1.名詞B2
釋義

the family name of two well-known American politicians — Bill Clinton (42nd president of the United States, 1993–2001) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (Secretary of State, 2009–2013). In news and discussion, the name is often used to refer to their policies, political era, or family.

例句

The Clinton administration signed the welfare reform bill in 1996.

Clinton administration — the executive branch under President Bill Clinton

Many voters still remember the strong economy during the Clinton years.

the Clinton years — the period of Bill Clinton's presidency

文法句型

the Clinton family

the Clinton years

Clinton-era

用法筆記

Commonly appears as a modifier (Clinton administration, Clinton-era) or as a surname (the Clintons). Learners should not treat it as a common noun — it always refers to specific people or their historical period.

常見錯誤

❌Clinton is a country in Europe.
✅Clinton is an American political surname.
💡Clinton is not a place name that learners typically need to know.