U.S. capital, founded 1791, named for President George Washington (1732-1799); the family name is from a town in northeastern England, from Old English, literally "estate of a man named Wassa." The U.S. state was named when it was formed as a territory in 1853 (admitted to the union 1889). Related: Washingtonian.
雙語例句
1. Middle East peace talks in Washington showed signs of progress yesterday.
昨天在華盛頓舉行的中東和談?dòng)辛巳〉眠M(jìn)展的跡象。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Mr Mandela was given a tumultuous reception in Washington.
曼德拉先生在華盛頓受到熱情的款待。
來自柯林斯例句
3. By the time he's twenty he'll know everyone worth knowing in Washington.