bryan
bryan — noun
1. a famous American politician and lawyer of the late 1800s and early 1900s who wa
a famous American politician and lawyer of the late 1800s and early 1900s who was a leading voice for farmers and workers, ran for U.S. president three times, and later served as Secretary of State.
Ayesha wrote a school report about William Jennings Bryan and his three presidential campaigns.
about [person] for describing someone's life and work
The town where Bryan was born now has a small museum about his political career.
Bryan traveled across thirty states in 1896, giving speeches that attracted large crowds.
Isabela's history textbook describes Bryan as a famous public speaker of his era.
Before becoming Secretary of State, Bryan served in the House of Representatives for two terms.
用法筆記
This sense refers to the specific historical figure William Jennings Bryan. In modern American English, the surname 'Bryan' alone is often sufficient to identify him in historical contexts.
常見錯誤
2. a city in the southern United States, located in east central Texas near the lar
a city in the southern United States, located in east central Texas near the larger city of College Station, with a population of about 76,000 people.
Andrei drove from Bryan to College Station every day for his classes at the university.
from [city] to [city] — directional phrase with proper nouns
The population of Bryan has grown by nearly twenty percent since the year 2010.
population of [city] + has grown by [percentage]
Min found a job at a Mexican restaurant in downtown Bryan after moving to Texas.
The bus system in Bryan connects the city's main neighborhoods with the shopping areas.
Families in Bryan enjoy the summer festival in the city park every July.
用法筆記
Bryan forms a twin-city area with neighboring College Station, home to Texas A&M University. Americans typically specify 'Bryan, Texas' when the context is unclear.