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benton

/ˈbɛn.tən/

翻译: 英语名词,指姓氏 Benton,尤指美国历史人物:画家托马斯·哈特·本顿,以描绘中西部和南方生活著称;以及反对纸币的参议员托马斯·哈特·本顿。

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/ˈbɛn.tən/formal
  • zh英语名词,指姓氏 Benton,尤指美国历史人物:画家托马斯·哈特·本顿,以描绘中西部和南方生活著称;以及反对纸币的参议员托马斯·哈特·本顿。

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable American individuals, including a painter known for depicting Midwestern and Southern life, and a legislator who opposed paper currency.

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  1. C1formalamerican

    Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975), an American painter and muralist known for his depictions of everyday life in the Midwest and South.

    zh美国画家

    • Benton's murals capture the spirit of rural America.
    • The museum has a large collection of Benton's paintings.
    • Benton was a leading figure in the Regionalist art movement.
  2. American politicianC1formalamerican

    Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), a U.S. Senator from Missouri who was a prominent advocate for westward expansion and opposed the use of paper currency.

    zh美国政治家

    • Senator Benton argued against the national bank.
    • Benton's political career spanned over three decades.
    • He was a key figure in the debate over paper money.