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stevens

/ˈstiː.vənz/

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noun

/ˈstiː.vənz/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к фамилии известных личностей, включая психолога, известного законом Стивенса, поэта и кинорежиссёра.

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a psychologist known for Stevens' power law, a poet, and a filmmaker.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Stanley Smith StevensC1formalamerican

    An American psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law as an alternative to Fechner's law.

    ruСтэнли Смит Стивенс

    • Stevens' power law describes the relationship between stimulus magnitude and perceived intensity.
    • Stanley Smith Stevens made significant contributions to the field of psychophysics.
    • His work challenged earlier models of sensory perception.
  2. Wallace StevensC1formalamerican

    An American poet known for his modernist poetry, active in the early to mid-20th century.

    ruУоллес Стивенс

    • Wallace Stevens won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1955.
    • His poem 'The Emperor of Ice-Cream' is widely anthologized.
    • Stevens' work often explores themes of imagination and reality.
  3. George StevensC1formalamerican

    An American film director, producer, and screenwriter, active from the 1930s to the 1960s.

    ruДжордж Стивенс

    • George Stevens directed classic films like 'Giant' and 'Shane'.
    • He won the Academy Award for Best Director for 'A Place in the Sun'.
    • Stevens' films are known for their strong storytelling and visual style.
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