Carson
Carson — 名詞
1. Christopher 「Kit」 Carson（1809–1868），美國西部拓荒者、嚮導、毛皮獵人與探險家，曾在1840年代帶領 John C. Frémo
美國拓荒者
Kit Carson，西部探險家
Christopher 「Kit」 Carson（1809–1868），美國西部拓荒者、嚮導、毛皮獵人與探險家，曾在1840年代帶領 John C. Frémont 的遠征隊橫越洛磯山脈，並參與美國西部的開拓歷史。
Kit Carson scouted trails for John C. Frémont across the Rocky Mountains.
Kit Carson 曾為 John C. Frémont 在洛磯山脈探勘路徑。
proper noun as historical subject
Several western towns and landmarks were named after Kit Carson.
美國西部有幾個城鎮和地標以 Kit Carson 的名字命名。
passive: named after + person
Gabriel read a biography of Kit Carson for his school history project.
Gabriel 為了學校的歷史報告，讀了一本 Kit Carson 的傳記。
Kit Carson worked as a fur trapper before becoming an army scout.
Kit Carson 先當毛皮獵人，之後才成為軍隊嚮導。
文法句型
used as a proper name in historical contexts
用法筆記
The name Kit Carson usually refers to Christopher Carson（1809–1868），a 19th-century frontiersman. In Taiwan English education, he is most commonly encountered in American history textbooks.
2. Rachel Louise Carson（1907–1964），美國海洋生物學家與自然文學作家。1962年出版《寂靜的春天》（Silent Spring），揭露
環保作家
Rachel Carson，海洋科學家
Rachel Louise Carson（1907–1964），美國海洋生物學家與自然文學作家。1962年出版《寂靜的春天》（Silent Spring），揭露農藥對生態的危害，被視為現代環境保護運動的關鍵推手。
Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring alerted the public to the dangers of chemical pesticides.
Rachel Carson 的著作《寂靜的春天》提醒大眾注意化學農藥的危害。
possessive: [name]'s book + topic
The young biologist Rachel Carson studied marine life along the Atlantic coast.
年輕的 Rachel Carson 曾在大西洋沿岸研究海洋生物。
Layla wrote her environmental science report about Rachel Carson's influence on conservation policy.
Layla 的環境科學報告探討了 Rachel Carson 對於環保政策的影響。
Rachel Carson received a medal from the Audubon Society for her conservation work.
Rachel Carson 因保育工作獲頒 Audubon Society 獎章。
文法句型
used as a proper name in environmental and literary contexts
用法筆記
In Taiwan, Rachel Carson and Silent Spring are frequently discussed in environmental science classes and English reading materials about ecology.
Carson — 名詞
1. 美國內華達州西部的一條河流，發源於內華達山脈，向東北流經沙漠地區後注入 Carson Sink。早期拓荒者依賴該河的水源進行灌溉與定居。
卡森河
內華達西部河流
美國內華達州西部的一條河流，發源於內華達山脈，向東北流經沙漠地區後注入 Carson Sink。早期拓荒者依賴該河的水源進行灌溉與定居。
The Carson River flows through the Nevada desert before reaching the Carson Sink.
Carson River 流經內華達沙漠，最後注入 Carson Sink。
river name with definite article: the + [Name]
Early settlers dug small canals along the Carson River to water their crops.
早期定居者在 Carson River 沿岸挖掘小渠道，以澆灌農作物。
Feng hiked along the Carson River trail during his summer trip to Nevada.
Feng 在夏季前往內華達州旅行時，沿著 Carson River 小徑健行。
The Carson River provides drinking water for several small towns in western Nevada.
Carson River 為內華達州西部的幾個小鎮提供飲用水。
文法句型
used as a river name with definite article
用法筆記
In English, river names usually take the definite article: the Carson River. The river is named after Kit Carson.
常見錯誤
2. 美國加州西南部的一座城市，位於洛杉磯東南方約 20 公里處。該市擁有港口設施與工業園區，是一座住宅與製造業並重的郊區城市。
卡森
加州西南部城市
美國加州西南部的一座城市，位於洛杉磯東南方約 20 公里處。該市擁有港口設施與工業園區，是一座住宅與製造業並重的郊區城市。
Carson, California lies about 20 kilometres southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
Carson, California 位於洛杉磯市中心東南方約 20 公里處。
city name without article; lie + direction from [place]
The Watanabe family moved to Carson because of the affordable housing and good schools.
Watanabe 一家因為房價合理、學校優良而搬到 Carson, California。
Several manufacturing companies operate large warehouses in Carson's industrial zone.
幾家製造業公司在 Carson, California 的工業區設有大型倉庫。
Carson, California has a small port that handles cargo ships from the Pacific Ocean.
Carson, California 擁有一座小型港口，可處理來自太平洋的貨輪。
文法句型
used as a city name without article
用法筆記
Do not confuse Carson City, California with Carson City, Nevada. Carson City in Nevada is the state capital; this entry refers to the city in southern California.