lindsay

lindsay — 名詞

1. referring to Howard Lindsay (1889–1968), an American writer of plays and a stage

1.名詞
釋義

霍華德·林賽

美國劇作家與演員

referring to Howard Lindsay (1889–1968), an American writer of plays and a stage actor, best known for co-writing the long-running Broadway comedy Life with Father with Russel Crouse.

例句

Howard Lindsay co-wrote the Broadway comedy Life with Father with Russel Crouse.

Howard Lindsay 與 Russel Crouse 合寫了百老匯喜劇《與父親生活》。

proper noun referring to the dramatist

Critics admired Howard Lindsay for his skill as both a writer and an actor.

許多戲劇評論家欣賞 Howard Lindsay 兼具作家與演員的才華。

用法筆記

Proper noun referring to a specific historical figure. When writing, use the full name 'Howard Lindsay' on first mention to distinguish this individual from the poet Vachel Lindsay.

常見錯誤

Lindsay was a poet.' (referring to Howard Lindsay, who was a dramatist).
Howard Lindsay was a dramatist and actor.
💡always use the full given name to avoid confusion with the poet Vachel Lindsay.

2. referring to Nicholas Vachel Lindsay (1879–1931), an American poet who wrote rhy

2.名詞
釋義

維切爾·林賽

美國詩人

referring to Nicholas Vachel Lindsay (1879–1931), an American poet who wrote rhythmic, musical verses and read his poems aloud to audiences across the United States.

例句

Vachel Lindsay traveled across America reading his poems to audiences in small towns.

Vachel Lindsay 走遍美國各地,在小鎮裡向聽眾朗讀自己的詩作。

proper noun referring to the poet

The poet Vachel Lindsay was famous for verses that sounded like music when spoken.

詩人 Vachel Lindsay 以寫出朗誦時富有音樂感的詩句聞名。

用法筆記

Proper noun referring to a specific historical figure. Vachel Lindsay is often associated with the early 20th-century poetry movement. His middle name 'Vachel' is part of his full name and should be included in formal references.

常見錯誤

Vachel Lindsay wrote Broadway plays.' (he was a poet, not a dramatist).
Vachel Lindsay was a poet who wrote verses with a strong musical rhythm.
💡do not confuse with Howard Lindsay.