gilbert
gilbert — noun
1. A unit in the older CGS system of measurement that tells how strong a magnetic f
A unit in the older CGS system of measurement that tells how strong a magnetic field is produced by an electric current. One gilbert equals about 0.8 times the force produced by one ampere flowing through one turn of wire in the modern SI system.
Professor Chen asked the class to calculate the magnetic force in gilberts.
measured in gilberts — unit-of-measurement pattern
The old physics textbook still used gilberts instead of the modern ampere-turn.
number + gilberts — countable unit noun
Ziád converted the measurement from gilberts to SI units for his lab report.
Ari looked up the old magnet's strength in gilberts before ordering a replacement coil.
Rin noticed that the magnet's strength was listed in gilberts on the old equipment.
- ampere-turn
the modern SI unit that has replaced the gilbert in most contexts; 1 gilbert ≈ 0.8 At
文法句型
number + gilberts
measured in gilberts
用法筆記
Now largely historical; modern physics and engineering use the SI unit ampere-turn (At) instead. The unit is named after the English scientist William Gilbert.
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2. A city in the southwestern United States, located near Phoenix in the state of A
A city in the southwestern United States, located near Phoenix in the state of Arizona. It began as a small farming community and has grown into one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the country.
Tendai moved to Gilbert, Arizona, for a job at a new technology company.
move to Gilbert, Arizona — place-name pattern
The high school in Gilbert won the state baseball championship last year.
in Gilbert — preposition pattern for location
Chiara's family visited Gilbert during their summer trip across the Southwest.
Gilbert grew from a small farm town into a busy suburb of 200,000 people.
The public library in Gilbert offers free English classes for new residents.
文法句型
in Gilbert
Gilbert, Arizona
用法筆記
Always capitalised as a proper place name. In address format, include the state: 'Gilbert, AZ'.
3. Cass Gilbert (1859–1934), an American architect famous for designing large publi
Cass Gilbert (1859–1934), an American architect famous for designing large public buildings and skyscrapers, including the United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., and the Woolworth Building in New York City.
Felix wrote a school report about Cass Gilbert, the architect of the Woolworth Building.
Cass Gilbert, the architect of — appositive pattern
The tour guide pointed out several buildings in downtown Saint Paul designed by Cass Gilbert.
designed by Cass Gilbert — passive pattern
Cass Gilbert's design for the Supreme Court building uses classical columns and white marble.
An exhibit explained how Cass Gilbert shaped American cities in the early 1900s.
Students in the architecture class studied photographs of Cass Gilbert's most famous skyscrapers.
文法句型
designed by Cass Gilbert
Cass Gilbert + building name
用法筆記
Use the full name 'Cass Gilbert' on first mention in a text; 'Gilbert' alone may be used afterward if the context is clear.
4. Sir Humphrey Gilbert (c. 1539–1583), an English explorer and soldier during the
Sir Humphrey Gilbert (c. 1539–1583), an English explorer and soldier during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He claimed the island of Newfoundland for England and died at sea while trying to return from North America.
Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed Newfoundland for England in the year 1583.
Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed — historical action pattern
Eli learned about Sir Humphrey Gilbert's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean for a history exam.
The history book described Humphrey Gilbert's failed attempt to find a Northwest Passage to Asia.
Scholars still debate whether Sir Humphrey Gilbert could have succeeded with better planning.
A statue of Sir Humphrey Gilbert stands in the town square in Dartmouth, England.
文法句型
Sir Humphrey Gilbert
Humphrey Gilbert + verb (explored, claimed)
用法筆記
Almost always referred to with the title 'Sir' in historical writing. Distinguish from other Gilberts in Elizabethan history by using the full title on first mention.
5. William Gilbert (1544–1603), an English physician and scientist who served Queen
William Gilbert (1544–1603), an English physician and scientist who served Queen Elizabeth I. He is considered the father of electrical and magnetic science because he wrote the book 'De Magnete' and was the first person to describe the Earth as a giant magnet.
William Gilbert's book 'De Magnete' changed how European scientists understood magnetism.
William Gilbert's book — possessive with scientist
Sahil's science teacher mentioned that William Gilbert served as Queen Elizabeth's personal physician.
Historians consider William Gilbert the first person in England to conduct systematic experiments.
William Gilbert showed that the Earth itself behaves like a giant spherical magnet.
Élise wrote a short biography of William Gilbert for his science history class.
文法句型
William Gilbert + verb (showed, wrote, discovered)
用法筆記
Do not confuse with Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (a different person, index 6). The magnetic unit 'gilbert' is named after this William Gilbert.
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6. Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911), an English poet and playwright best kn
Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911), an English poet and playwright best known for writing the words to the comic operas he created with the composer Arthur Sullivan. Their famous works include 'The Pirates of Penzance', 'H.M.S. Pinafore', and 'The Mikado'.
Heloísa's choir class performed a song from Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Pirates of Penzance.'
Gilbert and Sullivan's — joint possessive pattern
W. S. Gilbert wrote witty verses that made fun of British society and politics.
The local theatre company put on a Gilbert and Sullivan opera every summer.
Christopher downloaded the lyrics to 'H.M.S. Pinafore' for the school musical tryouts.
Gilbert's work with Arthur Sullivan created popular comic operas still performed today.
文法句型
Gilbert and Sullivan
W. S. Gilbert + operetta title
用法筆記
The partnership is almost always referred to as 'Gilbert and Sullivan' (in that order). His name is often abbreviated as 'W. S. Gilbert' in references. Do not confuse with the scientist William Gilbert (index 5).