syracuse

• 专有名词，指美国纽约州中部的一座城市，也指西西里岛东南部的一座历史名城，由科林斯人于公元前8世纪建立，因伯罗奔尼撒战争和第二次布匿战争中的重大围城战而闻名。

A proper noun referring to a city in central New York, as well as a historic city in southeastern Sicily founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC, known for significant sieges during the Peloponnesian War and the Second Punic War.

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1. City in New YorkB1formalamerican

   A city in central New York State, located near Onondaga Lake, known for its university and salt industry history.

   锡拉丘兹

   • Syracuse is home to Syracuse University.
   • The city of Syracuse was a major salt producer in the 19th century.
   • I visited Syracuse last winter to see the snow.

2. Ancient city in SicilyB2formal

   A historic city on the southeastern coast of Sicily, founded by Greek colonists from Corinth in the 8th century BC.

   锡拉库萨

   • Syracuse was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece.
   • The Greek theater in Syracuse is still used for performances today.
   • Archimedes, the famous mathematician, lived in Syracuse.

3. Roman siege (214-212 BC)C1formal

   A military campaign during the Second Punic War where the Roman Republic besieged and eventually captured Syracuse, resulting in the death of Archimedes.

   锡拉库萨之围（公元前214-212年）

   • The Roman siege of Syracuse lasted for two years.
   • Archimedes devised war machines to defend Syracuse during the siege.
   • The Romans sacked Syracuse in 212 BC, ending its independence.

4. Athenian siege (415-413 BC)C1formal

   A failed military expedition by Athens during the Peloponnesian War to conquer Syracuse, which ended in a decisive victory for Syracuse.

   锡拉库萨围城战（公元前415-413年）

   • The Athenian siege of Syracuse was a major turning point in the Peloponnesian War.
   • Syracuse successfully defended itself against the Athenian invasion.
   • The defeat at Syracuse severely weakened Athens.