goodyear

• 固特异，指查尔斯·固特异（Charles Goodyear），19世纪美国发明家，发现了橡胶硫化工艺；也指以其命名的固特异轮胎橡胶公司。

A proper noun referring to the surname of Charles Goodyear, the American inventor who discovered the process of vulcanizing rubber in the 19th century.

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1. Charles GoodyearB2formalamerican

   An American inventor who discovered the process of vulcanizing rubber, which made rubber durable and practical for industrial use.

   查尔斯·固特异

   • Charles Goodyear invented vulcanized rubber in 1839.
   • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was named in his honor.
   • His discovery revolutionized the rubber industry.

2. Tire companyA2formalamerican

   A major American multinational tire manufacturing company founded in 1898, named after Charles Goodyear.

   固特异公司

   • My car has Goodyear tires on it.
   • Goodyear is one of the largest tire companies in the world.
   • The Goodyear blimp is a famous advertising symbol.