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hastings

/ˈheɪ.stɪŋz/

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noun

/ˈheɪ.stɪŋz/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее город в Восточном Суссексе, Англия, исторически значимый как место битвы при Гастингсе в 1066 году, где Вильгельм Завоеватель одержал победу над саксами под предводительством Гарольда II.

A proper noun referring to a town in East Sussex, England, historically significant as the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, where William the Conqueror defeated the Saxons under Harold II.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B1formalbritish

    A coastal town in East Sussex, England, historically significant for the Battle of Hastings.

    ruГород в Восточном Суссексе

    • Hastings is a popular seaside resort in southern England.
    • The town of Hastings has a rich maritime history.
    • Many tourists visit Hastings for its beaches and historic sites.
  2. Battle of HastingsB1formal

    The decisive battle fought in 1066 near Hastings, where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II, leading to the Norman Conquest of England.

    ruБитва при Гастингсе

    • The Battle of Hastings changed the course of English history.
    • William the Conqueror's victory at Hastings made him king of England.
    • The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings.
  3. Thomas Hastings (architect)C1formalamerican

    An American architect (1860-1929) who co-founded the prominent architectural firm Carrère and Hastings.

    ruТомас Гастингс (архитектор)

    • Thomas Hastings designed the New York Public Library with John Merven Carrère.
    • The firm of Carrère and Hastings was known for its Beaux-Arts style.
    • Hastings' architectural work includes many iconic buildings in the United States.
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