einstein
einstein — noun
1. a German-born physicist who later became a US citizen and is known around the wo
a German-born physicist who later became a US citizen and is known around the world for developing the theory of relativity — the idea that time, space, and motion are not fixed but change depending on how fast someone is moving. His work completely changed the way scientists think about the universe.
Albert Einstein developed his famous theory of relativity while working in a patent office in Switzerland.
proper noun + past tense for biographical fact
Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect.
passive: received the Nobel Prize + for + [reason]
When Christopher was a child, he kept a book of Einstein's discoveries on his bedroom desk.
Einstein's equation E=mc² shows that a small amount of matter can release a huge amount of energy.
Meera wrote her school report on Einstein and his visit to Japan in 1922.
- scientist
a general term for anyone who studies science; much broader than Einstein as a specific individual
- physicist
a scientist who specialises in physics; Einstein was one of the most famous physicists in history
- genius
informal term for an exceptionally intelligent person; sometimes used as a common noun derived from Einstein's name
文法句型
Einstein (as a proper name) — referring to the person
用法筆記
Always capitalised. Often used with a possessive form (Einstein's theory, Einstein's work). In informal English, 'einstein' (lowercase) can mean a very intelligent person, e.g. 'She's a real einstein when it comes to maths.' This dictionary entry covers the proper-noun sense only.