racine
racine — noun
1. the last name of Jean Racine (1639–1699), a French playwright famous for tragedi
the last name of Jean Racine (1639–1699), a French playwright famous for tragedies like Phèdre and Andromaque, and widely seen as a master of French classical drama.
Sofia's French literature seminar analysed how Racine uses the alexandrine metre to heighten emotional tension in his tragedies.
alexandrine metre — the standard verse form in French classical tragedy
Yuki landed the lead role in the college production of a Racine tragedy after months of audition preparation.
Kwame wrote his final thesis on how fate drives the characters in Racine's tragedies.
Many scholars consider Racine the greatest playwright of French classicism.
Javier compared the jealousy in Shakespeare's Othello with that in Racine's Bérénice.
用法筆記
When referring to the playwright, the surname Racine is typically used alone (without the first name Jean) in literary discussion, the same way one says 'Shakespeare' rather than 'William Shakespeare.'
2. a city in Wisconsin, United States, on the western shore of Lake Michigan with a
a city in Wisconsin, United States, on the western shore of Lake Michigan with about 80,000 people and a history of manufacturing.
The Watanabe family moved to Racine for its lower cost of living near Lake Michigan.
to + [city name] for destination
Racine holds an annual harbour festival that draws visitors from across Wisconsin every summer.
Dr. Nalini Sharma grew up in Racine and returned to teach chemistry at the local high school.
Omar found a welding job at a tractor-parts manufacturer just south of Racine and now coaches youth soccer on weekends.
The old lighthouse on the lakefront in Racine is a popular spot for wedding photographs.
用法筆記
Racine, Wisconsin is commonly referred to simply as 'Racine' in American English when the state is clear from context. For official or formal writing, 'Racine, Wisconsin' or 'Racine, WI' is preferred.