illinois

• 伊利诺伊（Illinois）是美国中西部的一个州；也指历史上居住在该地区的阿尔冈昆语系原住民族伊利诺伊人及其语言。

A proper noun referring to a Midwestern state in the north-central United States, as well as the Algonquian people and their language historically associated with that region.

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1. Midwestern US stateA2formalamerican

   A state located in the north-central region of the United States, known for its agriculture, industry, and major city Chicago.

   美国中西部州

   • Illinois is famous for its corn and soybean production.
   • Springfield is the capital city of Illinois.
   • Chicago, in Illinois, is a major cultural and economic hub.

2. Native American peopleB2formalamerican

   A member of the Algonquian-speaking Indigenous people who originally inhabited the region of present-day Illinois and parts of the Midwest.

   伊利诺伊族

   • The Illinois people were known for their agricultural skills.
   • Historical records describe the Illinois as a confederation of tribes.
   • The Illinois traded with French explorers in the 17th century.

3. C1formalamerican

   The Algonquian language spoken by the Illinois and Miami peoples, now largely extinct.

   伊利诺伊语

   • Linguists have studied the Illinois language from historical documents.
   • The Illinois language belongs to the Algonquian family.
   • Few recordings of the Illinois language survive today.