washington

• 指美国首都华盛顿哥伦比亚特区，位于哥伦比亚特区，是美国联邦政府所在地和重要旅游目的地。也可指美国华盛顿州或人名乔治·华盛顿。

A proper noun referring to the capital city of the United States, located in the District of Columbia, known as a major tourist destination and the seat of the federal government.

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1. A2formal

   The capital city of the United States, located in the District of Columbia, known for its political institutions and historical monuments.

   华盛顿

   • Washington, D.C. is home to the White House and the Capitol.
   • Tourists visit Washington to see the Lincoln Memorial.
   • The city was designed by Pierre Charles L'Enfant in 1791.

   同义词district

2. A2formal

   A state in the northwestern United States, bordered by the Pacific Ocean, known for its forests, mountains, and tech industry.

   华盛顿州

   • Seattle is the largest city in Washington state.
   • Washington is famous for its apple production and coffee culture.
   • Mount Rainier is a prominent landmark in Washington.

3. B1formal

   A metonym for the federal government of the United States, especially its executive branch.

   联邦政府

   • Washington announced new trade policies today.
   • The decision from Washington will affect many states.
   • Washington is closely monitoring the situation overseas.

   同义词administration

4. George WashingtonA2formal

   The first President of the United States (1789–1797) and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

   乔治·华盛顿

   • George Washington is often called the Father of His Country.
   • Washington led the army to victory at Yorktown.
   • His portrait appears on the one-dollar bill.

5. Booker T. WashingtonB2formal

   An American educator, author, and advisor who was born into slavery and later founded the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

   布克·T·华盛顿

   • Booker T. Washington was a prominent leader in African American education.
   • He wrote the autobiography 'Up from Slavery'.
   • Washington founded Tuskegee University in 1881.