emerson

emerson — 名詞

1. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) — an American writer, poet, and philosopher who

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釋義

愛默生

美國散文家、詩人及超驗主義領袖

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) — an American writer, poet, and philosopher who led the 19th-century Transcendentalist movement. His essays, such as "Self-Reliance" and "Nature", argue for trusting one's own thinking and living in harmony with the natural world.

例句

Amihan's literature professor assigned Emerson's essay "Self-Reliance" to the class.

Amihan 的文學教授將愛默生的散文〈論自助〉指定為課堂閱讀材料。

proper noun used with possessive + essay title

Ritu was inspired by Emerson's poem "The Rhodora" during her poetry course.

Ritu 在上詩歌課時受到愛默生的詩作〈杜鵑花〉的啟發。

Emerson's + poem title as object of study

用法筆記

In academic writing, always refer to Ralph Waldo Emerson by his full surname 'Emerson' (never 'Waldo'). His essays are commonly cited by title in quotation marks. Frequently paired with descriptors like 'transcendentalist', 'essayist', or 'philosopher' to identify the historical figure.

常見錯誤

❌I read Waldo's essay yesterday.
✅I read Emerson's essay yesterday.
💡He is referred to by his last name, not his middle name, in standard English.
❌Emerson's poem The Rhodora is about nature.' (missing quotation marks)
✅Emerson's poem "The Rhodora" is about nature.
💡Essay and poem titles require quotation marks.