moore
moore — biographical name
1. George Moore（1852–1933），愛爾蘭小說家，以自然主義寫作風格及小說《Esther Waters》聞名，亦為愛爾蘭文學復興運動的重要人物。
George Moore（1852–1933），愛爾蘭小說家，以自然主義寫作風格及小說《Esther Waters》聞名，亦為愛爾蘭文學復興運動的重要人物。
George Moore's novel Esther Waters was praised for its honest portrayal of working-class life.
possessive: Moore's + novel (authorship)
Many students of Irish literature read George Moore alongside James Joyce and W. B. Yeats.
reference: alongside [other figures]
The library has a special collection of letters written by George Moore to other writers of his time.
preposition: by Moore (authorship)
George Moore spent several years in Paris, where he met French painters and writers who influenced his work.
- novel by Moore
- Moore's autobiography
- works of George Moore
- Moore and [other Irish writers]
Usage Note
This George Moore (1852–1933) is distinct from the philosopher George Edward Moore — always check the birth year and field when citing "Moore" in literary contexts.
2. George Edward Moore（1873–1958），英國分析哲學家，以《倫理學原理》（Principia Ethica）及常識哲學觀點聞名，反對唯心論
George Edward Moore（1873–1958），英國分析哲學家，以《倫理學原理》（Principia Ethica）及常識哲學觀點聞名，反對唯心論，對二十世紀倫理學影響深遠。
G. E. Moore argued that goodness is a simple, unanalysable property that cannot be defined.
that-clause: argued that goodness is...
Moore's famous 'here is one hand' argument challenged the views of idealist philosophers in Cambridge.
possessive: Moore's + argument (philosophical concept)
Many introductory ethics courses begin with a discussion of G. E. Moore's open-question argument.
preposition: discussion of [person]'s [concept]
The writings of G. E. Moore remain essential reading for students of analytic philosophy.
- Moore's argument
- writings of G. E. Moore
- Moore's ethics
- G. E. Moore's [concept]
Usage Note
Often referred to as G. E. Moore to distinguish him from the Irish author George Moore (sense 1). In philosophy papers, the abbreviation is standard.
3. Henry Moore（1898–1986），英國雕塑家，以大型抽象青銅與石雕人體作品聞名，其作品常見於世界各地的公園與美術館，為二十世紀最具影響力的雕塑家之一
Henry Moore（1898–1986），英國雕塑家，以大型抽象青銅與石雕人體作品聞名，其作品常見於世界各地的公園與美術館，為二十世紀最具影響力的雕塑家之一。
Henry Moore's large bronze sculptures can be found in parks and museums around the world.
possessive: Moore's + sculptures (artworks)
The exhibition featured thirty works by Henry Moore, spanning his entire career from the 1920s to the 1980s.
preposition: works by Henry Moore
Henry Moore often said that the human figure was the most important subject for his art.
Visitors to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park can see several of Henry Moore's large-scale works outdoors.
possessive: Moore's + [type of] works
- sculpture by Moore
- Moore's work
- a Henry Moore [piece/exhibition]
- Moore's figures
Usage Note
When the surname 'Moore' appears in an art context without a first name, it almost always refers to Henry Moore. Contrast with the other Moores in this entry.
4. Marianne Craig Moore（1887–1972），美國現代主義詩人，以對自然界事物（尤其是動物）的精確觀察、創新的韻律結構及獨特的詩歌形式著稱，曾
Marianne Craig Moore（1887–1972），美國現代主義詩人，以對自然界事物（尤其是動物）的精確觀察、創新的韻律結構及獨特的詩歌形式著稱，曾獲普立茲詩歌獎。
Marianne Moore's poem 'The Fish' demonstrates her precise attention to movement and detail in nature.
possessive: Moore's poem + title (specific work)
Many readers admire Marianne Moore's unusual use of syllabic verse and quoted fragments in her poetry.
possessive: Moore's + [technique] (poetic device)
Marianne Moore served as the editor of The Dial, an important literary magazine, from 1925 to 1929.
The letters of Marianne Moore reveal a sharp wit and a deep engagement with the art of her time.
preposition: letters of [person] (epistolary reference)
- Moore's poetry
- poems of Marianne Moore
- Moore's style
- Marianne Moore's [work]
Usage Note
In American poetry courses, Marianne Moore is typically referred to by her full name to distinguish her from the other poets (Thomas Moore) and writers named Moore.
5. Thomas Moore（1779–1852），愛爾蘭詩人與詞曲作家，以《愛爾蘭旋律》（Irish Melodies）詩集及歌曲《夏天最後一朵玫瑰》（The L
Thomas Moore（1779–1852），愛爾蘭詩人與詞曲作家，以《愛爾蘭旋律》（Irish Melodies）詩集及歌曲《夏天最後一朵玫瑰》（The Last Rose of Summer）聞名，作品融合愛爾蘭民族音樂與浪漫詩歌。
Thomas Moore's song 'The Last Rose of Summer' remains one of the best-known Irish melodies in the world.
possessive: Moore's song + title (specific work)
In the nineteenth century, Thomas Moore was one of the most widely read poets in the English-speaking world.
The collection Irish Melodies by Thomas Moore set his poems to traditional Irish folk tunes.
preposition: [work] by Thomas Moore
Thomas Moore's poetry often celebrates Irish history, landscape, and the struggles of the Irish people.
possessive: Moore's poetry + theme
- poetry of Thomas Moore
- Moore's Irish Melodies
- song by Thomas Moore
- Moore's [poem/song]
Usage Note
Distinguish from Marianne Moore (sense 4), an American modernist poet. Thomas Moore belongs to the Romantic era and is especially known for his musical settings.
moore — geographical name
1. Moore，美國奧克拉荷馬州中部城市，位於奧克拉荷馬市南方，三面與該市相鄰，為奧克拉荷馬市都會區的郊區城市。
Moore，美國奧克拉荷馬州中部城市，位於奧克拉荷馬市南方，三面與該市相鄰，為奧克拉荷馬市都會區的郊區城市。
The city of Moore lies just south of Oklahoma City and is part of its metropolitan area.
preposition: city of [name]
Owen and his family moved to Moore because the schools there had a strong reputation.
Moore has grown quickly in recent decades, with new homes and shops appearing across the city.
subject: Moore (city as agent)
Visitors to Moore can reach downtown Oklahoma City in about fifteen minutes by car.
- the city of Moore
- Moore, Oklahoma
- in/near Moore
- Moore's [schools/population]
Usage Note
Do not confuse with Moore County or Mooresville — other US place names. In Oklahoma, 'Moore' without qualification refers to this city.
Common collocations
Nouns
- novel by Moore
- sculpture by Moore
- work by Moore
- city of Moore
Phrases
- the works of Moore
- Moore's [art/poetry/novels]
Prepositions
- by Moore
- of Moore
- in Moore
- near Moore
Etymology
The surname Moore has two main origins. One comes from Old French 'more', meaning 'Moor' or 'dark-skinned person', brought to England after the Norman Conquest. The other comes from Old English 'mōr', meaning 'marsh' or 'heath', referring to someone who lived near such land. As a place name, Moore, Oklahoma was named after a local railroad official named Al Moore in the late 1800s.