lincoln

lincoln — noun

1. Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865), the 16th president of the United States who led the

1.名詞B1
釋義

Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865), the 16th president of the United States who led the country during the Civil War and is famous for ending slavery and giving the Gettysburg Address.

例句

Abraham Lincoln is remembered for ending slavery in the United States.

proper noun: full name + historical achievement

Christopher read a biography of Lincoln for his history class.

用法筆記

Always capitalized. In historical, political, or US cultural contexts, 'Lincoln' alone almost always refers to Abraham Lincoln. The full name 'Abraham Lincoln' is more formal and commonly used in writing. He is also referred to by his nickname 'Honest Abe' in informal contexts.

常見錯誤

❌Lincoln was the first president of the United States.
✅Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States.
💡George Washington was the first; Lincoln was the 16th.
❌Abraham Lincoln was president during World War One.
✅Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War.
💡Lincoln served from 1861 to 1865, during the Civil War, not World War One.

2. the city that serves as the political centre of Nebraska, a state in the central

2.名詞B1
釋義

the city that serves as the political centre of Nebraska, a state in the central United States. It houses the state government and the main campus of the University of Nebraska.

例句

Layla drove from Omaha to Lincoln for the university's summer camp.

proper noun: capital city + state context

The state government buildings in Lincoln were built over a hundred years ago.

用法筆記

Always capitalized. When speaking to a US audience, 'Lincoln' alone may be understood as Lincoln, Nebraska only in regional contexts. Adding 'Nebraska' avoids confusion with other Lincolns.

常見錯誤

❌The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln, England.
✅The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln, Nebraska.
💡There are two well-known cities named Lincoln; always specify the state (Nebraska) for the US capital.

3. a historic city in eastern England that is the main settlement of Lincolnshire,

3.名詞B2
釋義

a historic city in eastern England that is the main settlement of Lincolnshire, noted for its medieval cathedral and castle from the Norman period.

例句

Samir visited Lincoln Cathedral during his trip to England last spring.

proper noun: English city + landmark

The medieval castle in Lincoln offers a great view of the city below.

用法筆記

Always capitalized. In British contexts 'Lincoln' alone normally refers to this city. It is the county town of Lincolnshire and is sometimes called 'Lincoln, England' to distinguish it from the US city of the same name.

常見錯誤

❌Lincoln Cathedral is in the US state of Nebraska.
✅Lincoln Cathedral is in Lincoln, England.
💡The famous medieval cathedral is in England, not Nebraska.