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wallace

/ˈwɒl.ɪs/

翻译: 专有名词,指姓氏或人名,因多位历史人物而闻名,包括苏格兰骑士及苏格兰独立战争领袖、英国侦探小说作家和独立提出进化论的英国博物学家。

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C1formalcommon/ˈwɒl.ɪs/

不可数 · 专有名词

A proper noun referring to a surname or given name, notably associated with several historical figures including a Scottish knight and leader of the Wars of Scottish Independence, an English crime novelist, and an English naturalist who independently conceived the theory of evolution.

  • 🇨🇳专有名词,指姓氏或人名,因多位历史人物而闻名,包括苏格兰骑士及苏格兰独立战争领袖、英国侦探小说作家和独立提出进化论的英国博物学家。
  1. Scottish national hero B2 formal

    A Scottish knight who led the resistance against English rule under King Edward I in the late 13th century. He briefly gained control of Scotland in 1297 before being defeated and executed in 1305.

    • William Wallace is remembered as a symbol of Scottish independence.
    • The movie 'Braveheart' tells the story of Wallace's rebellion.
    • Wallace was captured near Glasgow and executed in London.

    🇨🇳华莱士

  2. English crime novelist B2 formal

    Edgar Wallace, an English writer known for his prolific output of crime novels, thrillers, and screenplays in the early 20th century.

    • Edgar Wallace wrote over 170 novels in his lifetime.
    • His crime stories were adapted into many films.
    • Wallace's work influenced the development of the thriller genre.

    🇨🇳华莱士

  3. Naturalist and evolutionary theorist B2 formal

    Alfred Russel Wallace, an English naturalist who independently formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection, which he presented alongside Charles Darwin in 1858.

    • Wallace conducted extensive fieldwork in the Amazon and the Malay Archipelago.
    • His concept of evolution closely resembled Darwin's theory.
    • Wallace is also known for his work on biogeography and the Wallace Line.

    🇨🇳博物学家和进化理论家

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