burton

• 专有名词，指姓氏或地名，也指一种浓烈的深色英式艾尔啤酒。

A proper noun referring to a surname or a place name, also used to denote a strong dark English ale.

专有名词

1. B2formal

   Sir Richard Francis Burton, a 19th-century English explorer, writer, and scholar who, with John Speke, was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika.

   伯顿

   • Burton's travels in Africa are well documented.
   • He is remembered as a pioneering explorer alongside Speke.
   • Burton's writings on his expeditions are still studied today.

2. Welsh actorB2formal

   Richard Burton, a renowned Welsh film and stage actor, famous for his powerful voice and roles in classic films, often co-starring with Elizabeth Taylor.

   威尔士演员

   • Burton's performance in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' was iconic.
   • He was one of the highest-paid actors of his time.
   • Burton and Taylor's on-screen chemistry was legendary.

3. Strong dark aleB1informalbritish

   A type of strong, dark English ale, traditionally brewed in Burton upon Trent.

   伯顿艾尔

   • He ordered a pint of Burton ale at the pub.
   • Burton is known for its rich, malty flavor.
   • This brewery has been producing Burton ale for centuries.