Kent
Kent — noun
1. a county in southeastern England that borders the English Channel and the Strait
a county in southeastern England that borders the English Channel and the Strait of Dover, known for its farmland, orchards, historic castles, and as the part of Britain closest to mainland Europe.
The Watanabe family visited Dover Castle and Hever Castle during their holiday in Kent.
Kent is often called the Garden of England for its fruit farms and hop fields.
nicknamed 'the Garden of England'
The high-speed train from London reaches Kent in under thirty minutes.
Sofia commutes from her home in Sevenoaks, Kent, to her office in central London each day.
The white cliffs of Dover are one of Kent's most famous natural landmarks.
用法筆記
Kent is one of the historic home counties surrounding London. In a UK context, 'Kent' almost always refers to this county rather than to towns in the United States.
Kent — noun
1. Rockwell Kent (1882–1971) was an American painter, illustrator, and writer. He b
Rockwell Kent (1882–1971) was an American painter, illustrator, and writer. He became well known in the early 1900s for his bold black-and-white woodcut prints and landscape paintings of remote places such as Alaska and Greenland.
The Morgan Library & Museum in New York held a major exhibition of Rockwell Kent's paintings last spring.
full name: Rockwell Kent
Rockwell Kent's illustrated edition of Moby-Dick is still admired by book collectors today.
Among the museum's items is a rare poster Rockwell Kent designed for a travel company in the 1930s.
In his paper, Christopher examined how Rockwell Kent's time in Greenland shaped his art.
用法筆記
When referring to the person, always use the full name 'Rockwell Kent' or the surname 'Kent' with sufficient context. 'Kent' alone may confuse readers into thinking of the English county.
Kent — noun
1. a city in northeastern Ohio, located on the Cuyahoga River and best known as the
a city in northeastern Ohio, located on the Cuyahoga River and best known as the home of Kent State University.
Nia moved to Kent, Ohio, to study graphic design at the state university there.
collocation: move to [city]
Musicians from across the Midwest travel to Kent, Ohio, each year for the annual folk festival there.
Kent, Ohio, has a busy downtown area with cafés, bookshops, and live music venues.
Jiwoo and her roommates rented an apartment near the Kent State University campus.
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When writing, include the state 'Ohio' after the first mention to avoid confusion with Kent, England or Kent, Washington. In US news contexts, 'Kent' alone usually refers to the Ohio city when paired with discussion of the university.
2. a city in western Washington state, located south of Seattle in the Green River
a city in western Washington state, located south of Seattle in the Green River Valley, serving as a suburban hub for the greater Seattle area.
Esteban commutes from Kent, Washington, to his office in downtown Seattle every morning.
collocation: commute from [city] to [city]
Last August, a warehouse club opened a new store just off the highway in Kent, Washington.
Blue Origin set up a production centre in Kent, Washington, because of its easy access to the airport.
Last year, a team from a high school in Kent, Washington, won the state robotics competition.
用法筆記
Always include 'Washington' when referring to this city, as 'Kent' alone is ambiguous between the English county, the Ohio city, and the Washington city. In the Pacific Northwest region, locals often say 'Kent' without the state name.