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wilson

/ˈwɪl.sən/

Перевод: Имя собственное, обозначающее фамилию известных личностей, включая 28-го президента США, физика и орнитолога, среди прочих.

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/ˈwɪl.sən/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее фамилию известных личностей, включая 28-го президента США, физика и орнитолога, среди прочих.

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a 28th U.S. President, a physicist, and an ornithologist, among others.

неисчисляемое · имя собственное

  1. Author Harriet E. WilsonC2formalamerican

    Harriet E. Wilson (1808-1870), an African American author who wrote the first novel by an African American published in the United States.

    ruГарриет Э. Уилсон

    • Harriet E. Wilson's novel 'Our Nig' was published in 1859.
    • Wilson is recognized as a pioneering figure in African American literature.
    • Scholars study Wilson's work for its historical and literary significance.
  2. Author Angus WilsonC2formalbritish

    Sir Angus Wilson (1913-1991), an English novelist and short story writer known for his satirical and psychological works.

    ruАвтор Ангус Уилсон

    • Angus Wilson's novel 'The Middle Age of Mrs. Eliot' is highly acclaimed.
    • Wilson was a prominent figure in mid-20th century British literature.
    • His short stories often explore complex social dynamics.
  3. Ornithologist Alexander WilsonC2formalamericanscientific

    Alexander Wilson (1766-1813), a Scottish ornithologist who worked in the United States and is considered the father of American ornithology.

    ruАлександр Уилсон

    • Alexander Wilson published 'American Ornithology' in nine volumes.
    • Wilson is credited with describing many North American bird species.
    • His work laid the foundation for future ornithological studies.
  4. Physicist Robert Woodrow WilsonC2formalamericanscientific

    Robert Woodrow Wilson (born 1918), an American physicist who won the Nobel Prize for his work on cosmic microwave background radiation.

    ruФизик Роберт Вудро Вильсон

    • Robert Woodrow Wilson co-discovered the cosmic microwave background radiation.
    • Wilson's work provided strong evidence for the Big Bang theory.
    • He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1978.
  5. Geophysicist J. Tuzo WilsonC2formalscientific

    John Tuzo Wilson (1908-1993), a Canadian geophysicist who made pioneering contributions to the theory of plate tectonics.

    ruГеофизик Дж. Тузо Уилсон

    • J. Tuzo Wilson proposed the concept of transform faults.
    • Wilson's work was crucial in developing the theory of plate tectonics.
    • He is remembered as a giant in the field of geophysics.
  6. Politician James WilsonC2formalamericanpolitical

    James Wilson (1742-1798), an American Revolutionary leader and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

    ruПолитик Джеймс Уилсон

    • James Wilson was a key figure in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
    • Wilson signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
    • He served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court.
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  1. Entomologist Edward O. WilsonC2formalamericanscientific

    Edward Osborne Wilson (born 1929), an American entomologist known for his work on social insects and sociobiology.

    ruЭнтомолог Эдвард О. Уилсон

    • Edward O. Wilson is a leading authority on ants.
    • Wilson's book 'Sociobiology' sparked widespread debate.
    • He has generalized his findings from insects to other animals, including humans.
  2. Physicist Charles Thomson Rees WilsonC2formalbritishscientific

    Charles Thomson Rees Wilson (1869-1959), a Scottish physicist who invented the cloud chamber for detecting ionizing radiation.

    ruФизик Чарльз Томсон Рис Вильсон

    • C.T.R. Wilson invented the cloud chamber in 1911.
    • The cloud chamber allowed scientists to see the paths of particles.
    • Wilson was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1927.
  3. Literary critic Edmund WilsonC2formalamerican

    Edmund Wilson (1895-1972), an American literary critic and writer known for his influential essays and reviews.

    ruЭдмунд Уилсон

    • Edmund Wilson's 'Axel's Castle' is a classic of literary criticism.
    • Wilson wrote extensively on modern literature and culture.
    • His reviews shaped American literary taste for decades.
  4. President Woodrow WilsonB2formalamericanpolitical

    Thomas Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), the 28th President of the United States who led the country during World War I and advocated for the League of Nations.

    ruПрезидент Вудро Вильсон

    • Woodrow Wilson was president during World War I.
    • Wilson proposed the Fourteen Points for peace.
    • He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to establish the League of Nations.
  5. Mountain peakB2formalamerican

    A peak in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, USA, with an elevation of 14,246 feet (4,342 meters).

    ruПик Уилсон

    • Mount Wilson is a popular destination for hikers.
    • The peak offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
    • Wilson is one of Colorado's many fourteeners.
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