madison
madison — noun
1. the capital of the midwestern state of Wisconsin, situated in its south-central
the capital of the midwestern state of Wisconsin, situated in its south-central region and home to a large university campus, a chain of lakes, and a domed capitol building
Vikram flew to Madison for a summer research programme at the university.
proper noun: capital city name
The farmers' market on Madison's Capitol Square draws thousands of visitors every Saturday.
location reference: Capitol Square
Jessica moved to Madison after she got a job at a hospital there.
Putri's family drove from Chicago to Madison to tour the state capitol building.
文法句型
Madison + singular verb
用法筆記
Madison, Wisconsin is often referred to simply as 'Madison' when the state context is clear. Do not confuse with Madison, Alabama, which is a much smaller city.
常見錯誤
2. a track cycling competition where two-person teams alternate between racing and
a track cycling competition where two-person teams alternate between racing and resting on a banked oval track, and the pair that covers the most laps within a fixed time period wins
Ilan and his partner won the Madison at the national championships last weekend.
proper noun: event name for a team race
The Madison race requires two cyclists to work closely together and exchange turns smoothly.
grammar: 'the Madison' as a race type
Élise thinks the Madison is track cycling's most exciting event because the lead changes so fast.
The Madison became a women's Olympic event for the first time at the 2021 Tokyo Games.
- Madison race
fuller name for the same event
文法句型
the Madison + singular verb
Madison race
用法筆記
The name comes from Madison Square Garden in New York City, where the first race of this type was held. The event is an Olympic discipline for both men and women.
3. the fourth president of the United States (1809–1817), known as the main author
the fourth president of the United States (1809–1817), known as the main author of the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Nkechi wrote a report about James Madison's role in drafting the US Constitution.
historical reference: author of Constitution
James Madison served as president during the War of 1812 against Britain.
Hugo's history class studied James Madison's notes from the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Constanza visited Montpelier, James Madison's home in Virginia, during a school trip.
- Father of the Constitution
informal historical title; describes his legacy rather than being a direct synonym
文法句型
James Madison + singular verb
用法筆記
Often referred to as 'the Father of the Constitution' because of his central role in writing and promoting the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
4. the wife of US President James Madison, remembered for her social influence as a
the wife of US President James Madison, remembered for her social influence as a White House hostess and for saving a portrait of George Washington when the British burned Washington, D.C. in 1814
João read about Dolley Madison saving a famous portrait from the White House fire.
historical event: saving the portrait (1814)
Dolley Madison hosted large social gatherings at the White House in Washington.
Cyrus wrote a short biography of Dolley Madison for his American history class.
Ravindra learned that Dolley Madison was famous for his warm hospitality at the White House.
- Dolley Payne Todd Madison
her full birth name before marriage, including her first husband's surname Todd
文法句型
Dolley Madison + singular verb
用法筆記
Dolley Madison helped define the role of the First Lady. She is often credited with making the White House a centre of social and political life in early Washington.
5. a river about 290 kilometres long in southwestern Montana, USA, which joins the
a river about 290 kilometres long in southwestern Montana, USA, which joins the Jefferson and Gallatin rivers to form the Missouri River, and is a popular destination for fly fishing
Sayaka spent a weekend fishing for trout on the Madison River with her uncle.
outdoor activity: fly fishing
The Madison River flows north through a wide valley in the Rocky Mountains.
geographical description: river course
Mayumi's guide said the Madison River is a top spot in Montana for rainbow trout.
Defne took a photo of the Madison River at sunrise during her Montana road trip.
文法句型
the Madison River + singular verb
Madison River + singular verb
用法筆記
Always preceded by 'the' when referring to the river ('the Madison River' or 'the Madison'). Named after James Madison by the Lewis and Clark expedition.
6. a city in northern Alabama, USA, located just west of Huntsville, known as a fas
a city in northern Alabama, USA, located just west of Huntsville, known as a fast-growing suburb with a strong technology and aerospace industry presence
Ayesha drove from Huntsville to Madison, Alabama for an interview at an engineering firm.
location proximity: near Huntsville
Esme's cousin works at a space research centre near Madison, Alabama.
Lan's family bought a house in Madison, Alabama because the schools have a good reputation.
Sade works at a tech company in Madison, Alabama that builds parts for spacecraft.
文法句型
Madison + singular verb
用法筆記
To distinguish from Madison, Wisconsin, always include the state name when speaking or writing: 'Madison, Alabama' or 'Madison, AL'.