hudson
hudson — noun
1. an English explorer from the early 1600s who sailed to northeastern North Americ
an English explorer from the early 1600s who sailed to northeastern North America and discovered the river and bay that are now named after him.
Hugo learned about Henry Hudson in his geography class last semester.
proper noun + verb of learning
Henry Hudson set sail from England in 1609 on his most famous voyage.
historical event + date
The teacher asked the class to draw the route that Hudson took up the river.
Renata wrote a short report about Hudson's search for a passage to Asia.
文法句型
usually referred to as 'Henry Hudson' in full
用法筆記
Always capitalised. Usually appears with the first name 'Henry' when first mentioned; the surname alone is common in later references.
2. an American lawyer and judge who was a leading expert in international law durin
an American lawyer and judge who was a leading expert in international law during the early 1900s and served on the Permanent Court of International Justice.
Kofi read about Manley O. Hudson in his international law textbook.
proper noun + field of expertise
Hudson's writings on international courts are still cited by legal scholars today.
Omar was surprised to learn that a Hudson was a judge at the Hague.
The library has a collection of Manley Hudson's papers on international law.
文法句型
usually referred to as 'Manley O. Hudson' in academic contexts
用法筆記
Distinguish from the explorer Henry Hudson. This figure is primarily referred to by full name ('Manley O. Hudson') in legal contexts.
3. an English writer and naturalist, born in Argentina, who wrote novels and nature
an English writer and naturalist, born in Argentina, who wrote novels and nature books in the late 1800s and early 1900s, including 'Green Mansions'.
Talia chose W. H. Hudson's 'Green Mansions' for her book club report.
author + book title
Hudson's love of birds and wildlife comes through clearly in his nature writing.
The natural history museum has a small exhibit about Hudson's life in Argentina.
Ritu enjoyed the descriptions of the South American forest in Hudson's novel.
文法句型
often referred to as 'W. H. Hudson'
用法筆記
Distinguish from the explorer and the jurist. This Hudson is usually cited by his initials 'W. H.' or the full abbreviation 'W. H. Hudson'.
hudson — noun
1. a major river in eastern New York State that flows south from the Adirondack Mou
a major river in eastern New York State that flows south from the Adirondack Mountains to New York City, covering about 492 kilometers (306 miles).
Piotr took a boat tour up the Hudson River on a sunny afternoon.
the + proper noun + verb of travel
Many small towns along the Hudson have beautiful views of the water.
collocation: along the Hudson
The train from New York City to Albany follows the east bank of the Hudson.
Amihan painted a picture of the autumn trees beside the Hudson River.
文法句型
the Hudson River / the Hudson
用法筆記
Used with the definite article: 'the Hudson River' or simply 'the Hudson'. See also: Hudson Bay (a separate body of water in Canada).
2. a town in southern New Hampshire, United States, located across the Merrimack Ri
a town in southern New Hampshire, United States, located across the Merrimack River from the city of Nashua.
Christopher moved to Hudson, New Hampshire, for a quieter life near the woods.
place name + state for disambiguation
Hui stayed at a small hotel in Hudson while visiting friends in Nashua.
The public library in Hudson offers free English classes on Wednesday evenings.
Élise found a nice apartment in Hudson because it was close to her new job.
文法句型
Hudson, New Hampshire / Hudson, NH
用法筆記
When writing the town name, include the state ('Hudson, New Hampshire' or 'Hudson, NH') to avoid confusion with the river or other places called Hudson.