sherman
sherman — 名詞
1. William Tecumseh Sherman (1820–1891), a famous Union general during the American
威廉·薛曼
美國內戰時期聯邦軍將領
William Tecumseh Sherman (1820–1891), a famous Union general during the American Civil War. He is best known for his March to the Sea through Georgia and the Carolinas, a military campaign that helped end the war.
General William Tecumseh Sherman led a famous march across Georgia in 1864.
William Tecumseh Sherman 將軍於 1864 年帶領軍隊橫越喬治亞州。
key event: Sherman's March to the Sea
Rin's class studied Sherman's military strategy during the Civil War unit at school.
Rin 的班級在學校的內戰單元中學習了 Sherman 的軍事策略。
The town was burned down during Sherman's march through the state of South Carolina.
這座小鎮在 Sherman 率軍橫越南卡羅來納州時被燒毀了。
After the war, William Tecumseh Sherman served as commanding general of the U.S. Army.
戰後，William Tecumseh Sherman 擔任美國陸軍總司令。
用法筆記
This is by far the most widely recognized 'Sherman' in American history. He is typically referred to as 'General Sherman' or 'William Tecumseh Sherman' — using just 'Sherman' in a U.S. history context almost always refers to this person. Of the four famous American Shermans, this one appears most often in textbooks and popular culture.
常見錯誤
2. John Sherman (1823–1900), an American statesman who served as a U.S. senator fro
約翰·薛曼
美國參議員、反托拉斯法案推動者
John Sherman (1823–1900), an American statesman who served as a U.S. senator from Ohio and as U.S. Secretary of State. He was the younger brother of General William Tecumseh Sherman and helped pass the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890.
John Sherman served as a U.S. senator from Ohio for over thirty years.
John Sherman 擔任俄亥俄州的美國參議員長達三十多年。
political role and state represented
The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was named after Senator John Sherman.
1890 年的《薛曼反托拉斯法》是以 John Sherman 參議員的名字命名的。
namesake of the Sherman Antitrust Act
Daichi wrote a report about John Sherman's work as Secretary of State under President McKinley.
Daichi 寫了一篇報告，介紹 John Sherman 在 McKinley 總統任內擔任國務卿的工作。
John Sherman was the younger brother of the famous Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman.
John Sherman 是著名內戰將領 William Tecumseh Sherman 的弟弟。
用法筆記
John Sherman is most commonly encountered in the context of the Sherman Antitrust Act. His name is often brought up in discussions of U.S. economic regulation and monopoly law.
常見錯誤
3. James Schoolcraft Sherman (1855–1912), the 27th vice president of the United Sta
詹姆斯·薛曼
美國第27任副總統（1909-1912）
James Schoolcraft Sherman (1855–1912), the 27th vice president of the United States, who served under President William Howard Taft from 1909 until his death in 1912.
James Schoolcraft Sherman served as vice president under President Taft from 1909 to 1912.
James Schoolcraft Sherman 在 1909 年至 1912 年間擔任 Taft 總統的副手。
historical reference: office and tenure
Kian read about James Schoolcraft Sherman in his American history textbook at school.
Kian 在學校的美國歷史課本裡讀到了 James Schoolcraft Sherman。
Sherman was the first vice president to ride in a car during an inaugural parade.
Sherman 是第一位在就職遊行中乘汽車的副總統。
Camila found an old photograph of Vice President Sherman at the library archive.
Camila 在圖書館檔案室找到了一張 Sherman 副總統的舊照片。
用法筆記
This figure is usually referred to by his full name 'James Schoolcraft Sherman' or by his title 'Vice President Sherman' in historical writing. Simply calling him 'Sherman' can cause confusion with the other three famous people who share the surname, especially General William Tecumseh Sherman (sense 1).
常見錯誤
4. Roger Sherman (1721–1793), an American jurist and statesman from Connecticut. He
羅傑·薛曼
美國開國元勛、獨立宣言簽署者
Roger Sherman (1721–1793), an American jurist and statesman from Connecticut. He was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and helped draft the Great Compromise that created the two-house Congress.
Roger Sherman of Connecticut signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
康乃迪克州的 Roger Sherman 於 1776 年簽署了《獨立宣言》。
historical fact: signer of Declaration
Devika learned that Roger Sherman helped create the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention.
Devika 學到 Roger Sherman 在制憲會議中協助制定了「大妥協案」。
Roger Sherman was the only person who signed all four major documents of the American Revolution.
Roger Sherman 是唯一在美國獨立四項重要文件上都簽名的人。
Sven visited a statue of Roger Sherman outside the courthouse in New Haven, Connecticut.
Sven 參觀了康乃迪克州紐哈芬法院外的 Roger Sherman 雕像。
用法筆記
Roger Sherman is distinguished from the other Shermans by his 18th-century role in the American Revolution and founding of the U.S. government. He is the oldest of the four famous Shermans and the only one from the colonial era.
5. A city in northeastern Texas, located about 60 miles north of Dallas. It is the
薛曼市
德州東北部城市，達拉斯以北
A city in northeastern Texas, located about 60 miles north of Dallas. It is the county seat of Grayson County and serves as a regional trade and manufacturing center.
Sherman, Texas is located about an hour north of Dallas by car.
Sherman（德州）位於達拉斯以北約一小時車程。
geographical location relative to Dallas
Eric moved to Sherman, Texas for a job at a manufacturing plant there.
Eric 搬到位於德州的 Sherman 市，在一家製造廠工作。
The city of Sherman holds a popular annual festival called the Sherman Art Walk.
Sherman 市每年舉辦一場名為 Sherman Art Walk 的熱鬧節慶。
Apinya drove through Sherman on her way from Dallas to the Oklahoma border.
Apinya 從達拉斯前往奧克拉荷馬州邊界途中開車經過了 Sherman。
用法筆記
To distinguish the city from the people named Sherman, the state name is almost always included: 'Sherman, Texas' or 'Sherman, TX'. The city was named after General William Tecumseh Sherman.