americanism

• 指美国英语特有的表达方式、用法或习俗，也可指对美国及其制度的忠诚与爱国精神。

A noun referring to a characteristic feature of American English, such as a word, phrase, or custom, or to loyalty to the United States and its institutions.

专有名词

1. Loyalty to the United StatesB2formalamerican

   Devotion or allegiance to the United States, its government, traditions, and cultural values.

   对美国忠诚

   • His speech was filled with patriotic Americanism.
   • The organization promotes Americanism among immigrants.
   • They celebrated their Americanism by displaying the flag.

   同义词allegiancedevotionflag-wavingloyaltynationalismpatriotism

2. American English expressionB2formalamerican

   A word, phrase, or idiom that is characteristic of or originates from American English.

   美式英语表达

   • "Truck" is an Americanism for the British "lorry".
   • The phrase "rain check" is a common Americanism.
   • Many Americanisms have spread globally through movies and music.

3. Peculiar American customC1formalamerican

   A custom, trait, or institution that is unique to or especially characteristic of the United States or its citizens.

   美国特色

   • Thanksgiving dinner is a classic Americanism.
   • Tailgating at sports events is a popular Americanism.
   • The concept of the "drive-through" is a modern Americanism.