duncan
duncan — noun
1. Isadora Duncan (1877–1927), an American dancer who is widely regarded as the mot
Isadora Duncan (1877–1927), an American dancer who is widely regarded as the mother of modern dance. She rejected the rigid rules of classical ballet and performed barefoot in loose, flowing costumes, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek art and natural movement.
Aylin wrote her thesis on Isadora Duncan’s influence on contemporary dance.
proper noun as subject referent
The documentary showed how Isadora Duncan transformed performance art in the early twentieth century.
Joon was fascinated by Isadora Duncan’s free-flowing movements during the dance history lecture.
Élise named her studio after Isadora Duncan because she admired her philosophy of natural movement.
用法筆記
Isadora Duncan is always referred to by her full name or surname; contexts mentioning simply “Duncan” in dance history almost invariably refer to her. Her legacy is foundational to modern and contemporary dance.
duncan — noun
1. A city in southern Oklahoma, United States, with a population of approximately 2
A city in southern Oklahoma, United States, with a population of approximately 23,000. It serves as a regional center for agriculture and light industry in Stephens County.
The freight train from Oklahoma City stops at Duncan before continuing south toward Texas.
preposition: at [city name]
Reema’s family moved to Duncan when she was fourteen, and she still recalls the quiet afternoons on Main Street.
Rafael visited Duncan last fall to learn how small Plains towns adapt to economic shifts.
The town of Duncan hosts an annual art festival in the city park each spring.
用法筆記
When used alone as a place name, “Duncan” typically refers to the Oklahoma city. It may also appear as part of compound names (e.g., Duncanville, Duncan Creek) in other regions.