Allen
Allen — 名詞
1. the American filmmaker, writer, and actor known for his distinctive style of wit
伍迪·艾倫
美國導演、編劇與演員
the American filmmaker, writer, and actor known for his distinctive style of witty, neurotic comedy and dramatic films about relationships, most notably Annie Hall and Manhattan
Femi's favourite director is Woody Allen, known for witty comedies.
Femi 最喜歡的導演是 Woody Allen，他以機智的喜劇片聞名。
full name Woody Allen; possessive + role construction
Renata suggested a Woody Allen film for its sharp humour.
Renata 推薦了一部 Woody Allen 的電影，因為它幽默風趣。
The film club debated Woody Allen's impact on American cinema.
電影社討論了 Woody Allen 對美國電影的影響。
Woody Allen's film Annie Hall won four Academy Awards in 1978.
Woody Allen 的電影《安妮霍爾》在 1978 年贏得了四座奧斯卡獎。
用法筆記
Woody Allen is a stage name; his birth name is Allen Stewart Konigsberg. In reviews and discussion, people often refer to 'a Woody Allen film' as shorthand for his characteristic style.
2. the city in northern Texas, located north of Dallas, that has grown rapidly as a
艾倫市
德州達拉斯北方的城市
the city in northern Texas, located north of Dallas, that has grown rapidly as a suburban centre in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area
The Watanabe family moved to Allen, Texas, for its good schools.
Watanabe 一家因為學校好而搬到德州 Allen 市。
place-name format: city, state
Tariq's company opened a new office in Allen, Texas.
Tariq 的公司將新辦公室設在德州 Allen 市。
Ziad checked the weather for Allen before driving from Dallas.
Ziad 在從達拉斯開車出發前先查了 Allen 市的天氣。
Many families choose Allen, Texas, for its safe neighbourhoods.
許多家庭因為治安良好而選擇德州 Allen 市。
用法筆記
When used as a place name within a sentence, the city name is typically followed by the state name — 'Allen, Texas' — especially in writing. Do not use the article 'the' before it.
3. the American soldier and politician who led a volunteer militia known as the Gre
伊森·艾倫
美國獨立戰爭軍人與政治人物
the American soldier and politician who led a volunteer militia known as the Green Mountain Boys during the Revolutionary War, most famous for capturing Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775 without losing a single soldier
Reuben wrote about Ethan Allen's capture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775.
Reuben 寫了一篇關於 Ethan Allen 在 1775 年攻陷泰孔德羅加堡的文章。
full name Ethan Allen; historical context with year
A statue of Ethan Allen stands in the town square.
Ethan Allen 的雕像矗立在市鎮廣場上。
Sumin's grandfather keeps a portrait of Ethan Allen on his desk.
Sumin 的祖父在書桌上放了一幅 Ethan Allen 的畫像。
The students discussed Ethan Allen's leadership of the Green Mountain Boys.
學生們討論了 Ethan Allen 領導綠山男孩民兵團的事蹟。
用法筆記
In historical writing and conversation, this figure is almost always referred to by his full name, Ethan Allen, rather than just the surname Allen.
4. the English Catholic cardinal who founded a seminary in Douai, France, to train
威廉·艾倫
英國天主教樞機主教
the English Catholic cardinal who founded a seminary in Douai, France, to train English priests during the Reformation, and who played a key role in organising Catholic resistance in Elizabethan England
Mira read about Cardinal William Allen and the English College at Douai.
Mira 讀到了關於 Cardinal William Allen 和杜埃英格蘭學院的資料。
full name Cardinal William Allen; religious history context
William Allen became a cardinal in 1587 for his work with English Catholics.
William Allen 因協助英國天主教徒的工作於 1587 年被任命為樞機主教。
Élise's research paper examined William Allen's role in Elizabethan religious politics.
Élise 的研究報告探討了 William Allen 在伊莉莎白時代宗教政治中的角色。
Few people today remember Cardinal Allen's influence on English Catholicism.
現在很少人還記得 Cardinal Allen 對英國天主教的影響。
用法筆記
This figure is most commonly referred to as Cardinal William Allen or Cardinal Allen, especially in religious and historical contexts.