Herbert

IPA/hˈɜːbət/
KK[hˈɚbɚt]IPA/hˈərbərt/

Herbert — 名詞

1. George Herbert (1593–1633) was an English priest and poet whose work blended rel

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釋義

詩人赫伯特

英格蘭詩人與牧師

George Herbert (1593–1633) was an English priest and poet whose work blended religious devotion with clever wordplay and simple, musical language. He is best known for the collection of poems titled 'The Temple' (1633).

例句

In literature class, Aiko studied George Herbert's religious poem 'The Collar' with great interest.

Aiko 在文學課上滿懷興趣地研讀了喬治·赫伯特的宗教詩〈項圈〉。

proper noun + possessive for referencing a work

Priya read the poet-priest George Herbert's poems for her course on metaphysical poetry.

Priya 為了玄學詩歌課程閱讀了詩人牧師喬治·赫伯特的詩作。

collocation: metaphysical poetry

文法句型

Herbert + noun phrase (e.g. Herbert's poetry)

the + full name (e.g. the George Herbert collection)

用法筆記

In literary contexts, 'Herbert' used alone almost always refers to George Herbert. Specify 'Victor Herbert' or 'William Herbert' when referring to the other historical figures.

常見錯誤

George Herbert composed the operetta Babes in Toyland.
Victor Herbert composed the operetta Babes in Toyland.
💡George Herbert was a poet and priest; Victor Herbert was the composer.

2. Victor Herbert (1859–1924) was an Irish-born American composer and conductor who

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釋義

作曲家赫伯特

愛爾蘭裔美籍作曲家與指揮家

Victor Herbert (1859–1924) was an Irish-born American composer and conductor who wrote popular operettas, orchestral works, and film scores. His best-known works include 'Babes in Toyland' (1903) and 'Naughty Marietta' (1910).

例句

The orchestra performed the composer Victor Herbert's 'Babes in Toyland' at the winter concert.

樂團在冬季音樂會上演奏了作曲家維克多·赫伯特的《玩具國的寶貝》。

proper noun + possessive for naming a musical work

Leila listened to Victor Herbert's cello concerto during her morning commute on the train.

Leila 在早上通勤的火車上聆聽了維克多·赫伯特的大提琴協奏曲。

文法句型

Herbert + noun phrase (e.g. Herbert's operetta)

the + full name (e.g. the Victor Herbert score)

用法筆記

In music contexts, 'Herbert' alone typically refers to Victor Herbert. He is especially associated with early 20th-century American operetta and orchestral light music.

3. William Herbert (1580–1630), the 3rd Earl of Pembroke, was an English nobleman,

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釋義

政治家赫伯特

英格蘭貴族、政治家與文藝贊助人

William Herbert (1580–1630), the 3rd Earl of Pembroke, was an English nobleman, statesman, and patron of the arts. He served as Lord Chamberlain and is remembered for supporting writers, including William Shakespeare.

例句

The historian noted William Herbert's role as a patron of the arts in Elizabethan England.

歷史學家指出威廉·赫伯特在伊莉莎白時代作為文藝贊助人的角色。

collocation: patron of the arts

Nadia read about the nobleman William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, in her history seminar.

Nadia 在歷史研討課上讀到了關於貴族威廉·赫伯特(第三任彭布羅克伯爵)的資料。

proper noun + title for historical identification

文法句型

Herbert + title (e.g. Herbert, the 3rd Earl of Pembroke)

the + full name (e.g. the William Herbert papers)

用法筆記

Always use the full name 'William Herbert' or 'the 3rd Earl of Pembroke' for clarity. Unlike the other two senses, 'Herbert' alone does not commonly refer to this figure.