greene
greene — noun
1. an English writer of novels and short stories whose works often explore moral di
an English writer of novels and short stories whose works often explore moral dilemmas, guilt, and political conflict, set against vivid international backgrounds — best known for works such as The Heart of the Matter and The Quiet American.
Lucía read The Quiet American by Graham Greene and wrote an essay on its political themes.
name as author reference in literary context
A biography of Graham Greene traces how his travels through Africa shaped his view of colonialism.
name as biographical subject in academic context
Several films based on Graham Greene novels were nominated for Academy Awards.
Critics often praise Graham Greene for his ability to create morally complex characters.
用法筆記
格雷安·葛林 (Graham Greene) 是二十世紀英國重要小說家。中文姓名中的「葛林」是 Greene 的音譯，在台灣學術書籍與文學課程中常以此譯名稱呼。他的作品經常探討天主教信仰、罪惡感與政治議題。
2. an American military officer who served as a major general in the Continental Ar
an American military officer who served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, remembered for his strategic leadership in the southern campaign and his role as George Washington's most trusted field commander.
Diya read about Nathanael Greene and his successful campaign against the British in the Carolinas.
name as historical figure in military context
A statue of Nathanael Greene stands in Savannah, Georgia, honouring his wartime service.
name in monument / commemoration context
Several counties across the United States were named after Nathanael Greene.
Washington relied heavily on Nathanael Greene during the final years of the Revolutionary War.
用法筆記
納撒尼爾·格林 (Nathanael Greene) 是美國獨立戰爭期間的重要將領。中文譯名中的「納撒尼爾」是 Nathanael 的音譯，在台灣歷史教科書與美國史相關書籍中常見。不同於英國作家 Graham Greene，此人名中的 Greene 音譯作「格林」。
常見錯誤
3. an English playwright, poet, and prose writer from the Elizabethan era, known fo
an English playwright, poet, and prose writer from the Elizabethan era, known for his pamphlets, plays such as Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay, and his posthumously published autobiographical work Greene's Groats-Worth of Wit, which contains an early reference to Shakespeare.
Hao compared the writing style of Robert Greene with that of Christopher Marlowe in his essay.
name as Elizabethan author in academic context
Jude found a collection of Elizabethan plays that included Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay by Robert Greene.
name with specific work title in bibliographic context
Many scholars study Robert Greene mainly for his early mention of Shakespeare in print.
Robert Greene wrote popular pamphlets that described London's criminals and con artists.
用法筆記
羅伯特·格林 (Robert Greene) 是伊莉莎白時代的英國文人。他的作品 Greene's Groats-Worth of Wit 因其中首次提及莎士比亞而廣受學術界討論。此人的 Greene 與美國將領 Nathanael Greene 同譯為「格林」，但與英國小說家 Graham Greene 的「葛林」不同。