greene

greene — 名詞

1. an English writer of novels and short stories whose works often explore moral di

1.名詞B2
釋義

格雷安·葛林

英國小說家,擅長探討道德與政治衝突

an English writer of novels and short stories whose works often explore moral dilemmas, guilt, and political conflict, set against vivid international backgrounds — best known for works such as The Heart of the Matter and The Quiet American.

例句

Lucía read The Quiet American by Graham Greene and wrote an essay on its political themes.

Lucía 讀了 Graham Greene 寫的《沉靜的美國人》,並寫了一篇探討政治主題的短文。

name as author reference in literary context

A biography of Graham Greene traces how his travels through Africa shaped his view of colonialism.

一本 Graham Greene 的傳記追溯了他遊歷非洲的經歷如何塑造他對殖民主義的看法。

name as biographical subject in academic context

用法筆記

格雷安·葛林 (Graham Greene) 是二十世紀英國重要小說家。中文姓名中的「葛林」是 Greene 的音譯,在台灣學術書籍與文學課程中常以此譯名稱呼。他的作品經常探討天主教信仰、罪惡感與政治議題。

2. an American military officer who served as a major general in the Continental Ar

2.名詞B2
釋義

納撒尼爾格林

美國獨立戰爭將領,華盛頓最信賴的指揮官

an American military officer who served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, remembered for his strategic leadership in the southern campaign and his role as George Washington's most trusted field commander.

例句

Diya read about Nathanael Greene and his successful campaign against the British in the Carolinas.

Diya 讀了關於 Nathanael Greene 在卡羅來納地區成功對抗英軍的戰役。

name as historical figure in military context

A statue of Nathanael Greene stands in Savannah, Georgia, honouring his wartime service.

喬治亞州薩凡納市區矗立著一座 Nathanael Greene 的雕像,紀念他在戰爭中的貢獻。

name in monument / commemoration context

用法筆記

納撒尼爾·格林 (Nathanael Greene) 是美國獨立戰爭期間的重要將領。中文譯名中的「納撒尼爾」是 Nathanael 的音譯,在台灣歷史教科書與美國史相關書籍中常見。不同於英國作家 Graham Greene,此人名中的 Greene 音譯作「格林」。

常見錯誤

Nathanael Greene was a famous British general.
Nathanael Greene was an American general in the Revolutionary War.
💡Greene fought for the American colonies, not Britain.

3. an English playwright, poet, and prose writer from the Elizabethan era, known fo

3.名詞B2
釋義

羅伯特·格林

伊莉莎白時代劇作家、詩人,曾提及莎士比亞

an English playwright, poet, and prose writer from the Elizabethan era, known for his pamphlets, plays such as Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay, and his posthumously published autobiographical work Greene's Groats-Worth of Wit, which contains an early reference to Shakespeare.

例句

Hao compared the writing style of Robert Greene with that of Christopher Marlowe in his essay.

Hao 在報告中比較了 Robert Greene 與 Christopher Marlowe 的寫作風格。

name as Elizabethan author in academic context

Jude found a collection of Elizabethan plays that included Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay by Robert Greene.

Jude 找到了一本伊莉莎白時代的劇作選集,其中收錄了 Robert Greene 的《培根修士與邦格修士》。

name with specific work title in bibliographic context

用法筆記

羅伯特·格林 (Robert Greene) 是伊莉莎白時代的英國文人。他的作品 Greene's Groats-Worth of Wit 因其中首次提及莎士比亞而廣受學術界討論。此人的 Greene 與美國將領 Nathanael Greene 同譯為「格林」,但與英國小說家 Graham Greene 的「葛林」不同。