hoyle

• Имя собственное, относящееся к английскому астрофизику, известному своими работами по нуклеосинтезу и теории стационарной Вселенной в космологии, или к английскому писателю, писавшему о карточных играх.

A proper noun referring to an English astrophysicist known for his work on nucleosynthesis and the steady state theory of cosmology, or an English writer on card games.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Fred Hoyle (1915-2001)C1formal

   An English astrophysicist known for his work on stellar nucleosynthesis and his advocacy of the steady-state theory of cosmology.

   Фред Хойл (1915-2001)

   • Fred Hoyle proposed the theory of nucleosynthesis in stars.
   • Hoyle's steady-state model was a major cosmological theory.
   • The scientist Hoyle made significant contributions to astrophysics.

2. Edmond Hoyle (1672-1769)C1formal

   An English writer best known for his definitive rulebooks on card games, particularly whist.

   Эдмонд Хойл (1672-1769)

   • According to Hoyle, the rules of whist are very specific.
   • Edmond Hoyle's book on card games became a standard reference.
   • The phrase 'according to Hoyle' means following the established rules.