fraser

fraser — 名詞

1. James Earle Fraser (1876–1953), an American sculptor known for designing the Buf

1.名詞B2
釋義

雕塑家

James Fraser;美國雕塑家

James Earle Fraser (1876–1953), an American sculptor known for designing the Buffalo nickel coin and creating large public monuments, including 'The End of the Trail'.

例句

In art history class, the students studied the sculptures of James Earle Fraser.

藝術史課上,學生們研究了 James Earle Fraser 的雕塑作品。

proper name as object of study

The Buffalo nickel, designed by James Earle Fraser, features a Native American profile on the front.

由 James Earle Fraser 設計的水牛鎳幣,正面有一個北美原住民的側面像。

文法句型

used as a proper name

用法筆記

Distinguish this from other historical figures named Fraser by the context of American sculpture and coin design.

2. (John) Malcolm Fraser (1930–2015), the prime minister of Australia from 1975 to

2.名詞B2
釋義

澳洲總理

Malcolm Fraser;澳洲前總理

(John) Malcolm Fraser (1930–2015), the prime minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983, known for his work on human rights and refugee policy.

例句

Andrés read about Malcolm Fraser's decision to accept Vietnamese refugees in the 1970s.

Andrés 讀到 Malcolm Fraser 在 1970 年代接納越南難民的決策。

historical context with refugee policy

Malcolm Fraser served as Australia's prime minister during a period of economic change.

Malcolm Fraser 在澳洲經濟變動的時期擔任總理。

文法句型

used as a proper name

3. Peter Fraser (1884–1950), a New Zealand politician who served as prime minister

3.名詞B2
釋義

紐西蘭總理

Peter Fraser;紐西蘭前總理

Peter Fraser (1884–1950), a New Zealand politician who served as prime minister from 1940 to 1949, leading the country through the Second World War.

例句

The documentary explained how Peter Fraser led New Zealand during the war years.

這部紀錄片說明了 Peter Fraser 如何在戰時帶領紐西蘭。

leadership during war as context

Students in Wellington studied Peter Fraser's role in shaping New Zealand's social welfare system.

威靈頓的學生研究了 Peter Fraser 在建立紐西蘭社會福利制度中所扮演的角色。

文法句型

used as a proper name

4. Simon Fraser (1776–1862), a Canadian explorer and fur trader who travelled throu

4.名詞B2
釋義

探險家

Simon Fraser;加拿大探險家

Simon Fraser (1776–1862), a Canadian explorer and fur trader who travelled through the Rocky Mountains and explored the river in British Columbia that now carries his name.

例句

Simon Fraser University in British Columbia is named after the explorer.

位於卑詩省的西門菲莎大學是以這位探險家命名的。

namesake institution as context

Rohan learned that Simon Fraser was the first European to travel down the river that now bears his name.

Rohan 得知 Simon Fraser 是第一位沿著如今以其命名的河流航行的歐洲人。

文法句型

used as a proper name

5. A major river in south central British Columbia, Canada, about 850 miles (1,368

5.名詞B1
釋義

弗雷澤河

加拿大卑詩省主要河流

A major river in south central British Columbia, Canada, about 850 miles (1,368 km) long, flowing southwest into the Strait of Georgia.

例句

The Fraser River is famous for its annual salmon runs.

弗雷澤河以每年鮭魚洄游的景象聞名。

geographical feature with natural phenomenon

Felix took a boat tour along the Fraser River through the mountains of British Columbia.

Felix 沿著弗雷澤河乘船穿越卑詩省的山脈。

文法句型

the + proper name

用法筆記

Always used with 'the' — 'the Fraser River'. In casual speech, locals may say 'the Fraser'.

常見錯誤

Fraser River is in Canada.
The Fraser River is in Canada.
💡Geographical names for rivers usually take a definite article.