cooke

• 专有名词，指姓氏，著名人物包括记者和金融家。

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a journalist and a financier.

不可数 · 专有名词

1. American journalistC1formalamerican

   A United States journalist born in England in 1908, known for his work in broadcasting and writing.

   美国记者

   • Alistair Cooke was a renowned journalist who hosted 'Masterpiece Theatre'.
   • His letters from America were widely read and admired.
   • Cooke's reporting style was both insightful and engaging.

2. American financierC1formalamerican

   A United States financier who marketed Union bonds to finance the American Civil War; his bank's failure led to a financial panic in 1873.

   美国金融家

   • Jay Cooke played a crucial role in financing the Union during the Civil War.
   • The collapse of Cooke's bank triggered the Panic of 1873.
   • His financial strategies were innovative but ultimately risky.