arnold
arnold — noun
1. a person who betrays their country or group, named after Benedict Arnold (1741–1
a person who betrays their country or group, named after Benedict Arnold (1741–1801), an American general who fought for independence but later secretly helped the British army during the American Revolution.
Ms. Chen explained how Arnold's 1780 plot to surrender West Point made his name a lasting symbol of betrayal.
proper noun as cultural symbol of betrayal
When the journalist leaked secret documents to a foreign government, critics called him a modern-day Benedict Arnold.
used as common noun: 'a Benedict Arnold'
Visitors to Saratoga National Historical Park learn that Arnold was a respected hero of the 1777 battle before his betrayal.
The PBS documentary traced how Arnold's resentment at being passed over for promotion led him to switch sides.
In Saratoga, a marble boot marks Arnold's wound — but his name was left off the monument in contempt.
- patriot
a person who supports their country, opposite of a traitor
文法句型
proper noun used as a common noun for 'traitor'
用法筆記
In everyday American English, 'Benedict Arnold' is sometimes used as a common noun meaning 'a person who betrays a trust or a group.' The first name 'Benedict' is often included even when referring to another traitor.
常見錯誤
2. Henry Harley 'Hap' Arnold (1886–1950), the only United States military officer e
Henry Harley 'Hap' Arnold (1886–1950), the only United States military officer ever to hold the rank of General of the Air Force, who commanded the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and helped create the independent U.S. Air Force after the war.
Hap Arnold oversaw the U.S. Army Air Forces' expansion from 20,000 men in 1939 to two million by 1945.
collocation: oversaw the growth of
In 1948, the base in Tennessee was renamed Arnold Air Force Base in honor of General Hap Arnold.
Hap Arnold's leadership transformed a small pre-war air corps into the world's most powerful air force by 1945.
Aarav wrote about Hap Arnold, creator of the first U.S. jet fighter program and modern aerial warfare.
文法句型
proper noun referring to a historical military figure
用法筆記
Commonly referred to as 'Hap Arnold' or 'General Arnold.' His official rank 'General of the Air Force' is equivalent to a five-star general and has only been held by one person.
3. Matthew Arnold (1822–1888), an English poet and cultural critic of the Victorian
Matthew Arnold (1822–1888), an English poet and cultural critic of the Victorian period, best remembered for poems such as 'Dover Beach' and for his influential essays on literature, education, and society.
Hari chose Matthew Arnold's poem 'Dover Beach' for his literature presentation because of its powerful sea imagery.
In his 1869 book 'Culture and Anarchy,' Matthew Arnold argued that poetry should offer comfort in an age of religious doubt.
grammar: argued that + should
Arnold's essay 'Culture and Anarchy' still attracts scholarly attention for its critique of Victorian materialism.
The English syllabus includes three poems by Matthew Arnold alongside works by Tennyson and Browning.
William found Arnold's 'darkling plain' in 'Dover Beach' — a world without faith — both beautiful and sad.
文法句型
proper noun referring to a literary figure
用法筆記
Matthew Arnold is also known for his role as an education inspector and his critical work 'Culture and Anarchy.' In literary contexts, 'Arnold' almost always refers to Matthew Arnold, not Thomas or Benedict.
常見錯誤
4. Thomas Arnold (1795–1842), an English historian and headmaster of Rugby School w
Thomas Arnold (1795–1842), an English historian and headmaster of Rugby School who introduced wide-ranging reforms to the British public school system, emphasizing moral development, sports, and academic discipline.
As headmaster of Rugby School from 1828, Thomas Arnold believed developing a student's character was a school's highest goal.
grammar: believe that + should + verb
The reforms introduced by Dr. Arnold at Rugby School influenced education across England for generations.
Min read a biography of Thomas Arnold to understand how his Rugby School reforms shaped Victorian Britain's ruling class.
Arnold's emphasis on sports and moral discipline became a model for boarding schools around the world.
文法句型
proper noun referring to a historical educator
用法筆記
Best known as the headmaster of Rugby School and the father of poet Matthew Arnold. Not to be confused with his son, who is better known in literary circles.