kent

• 英格兰东南部濒临英吉利海峡的一个郡，历史上曾是盎格鲁-撒克逊王国，也是最早被罗马人征服的地区之一。

A proper noun referring to a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans.

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1. County in EnglandB1formalbritish

   A historic county in southeastern England, located on the English Channel. It was once an Anglo-Saxon kingdom and was the first area of Britain to be colonized by the Romans.

   英格兰的郡

   • Kent is known as the 'Garden of England' for its orchards and hop gardens.
   • The White Cliffs of Dover are located on the coast of Kent.
   • Canterbury, a famous cathedral city, is situated in Kent.

2. B2formalamerican

   Rockwell Kent (1882–1971), an American painter, printmaker, and illustrator, best known for his woodcuts and landscape paintings.

   美国画家

   • Rockwell Kent's woodcuts are featured in many art museums.
   • His illustrations for 'Moby Dick' are considered masterpieces.
   • Kent's artwork often depicts dramatic landscapes and seascapes.