geronimo

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A proper noun referring to a prominent Apache leader and medicine man who led resistance against the United States government's confinement of his people to reservations in the Southwest during the late 19th century.

• 🇨🇳指19世纪末抵抗美国政府将阿帕奇人迁入保留地的阿帕奇部落领袖兼巫医。也是美国跳伞兵在跳伞时喊出的口号。

1. Apache Leader B2 formal

   A prominent leader and medicine man of the Bedonkohe band of the Apache tribe, known for his resistance against Mexican and American expansion in the late 19th century.

   • Geronimo led a series of raids against settlers in the Southwest.
   • The story of Geronimo's surrender is a key part of Apache history.
   • Many books have been written about Geronimo's life and legacy.

   🇨🇳阿帕奇酋长

2. Exclamation B1 informal american

   A cry used to express excitement or courage, often shouted when jumping from a height.

   • The paratrooper shouted 'Geronimo!' as he leaped from the plane.
   • Kids yelled 'Geronimo!' while jumping into the pool.
   • He screamed 'Geronimo!' before diving off the cliff.

   🇨🇳呼喊