yankee

• 形容词，用于描述与美国（尤其是北方各州）相关的事物，或与新英格兰地区居民相关的。

An adjective used to describe something characteristic of or relating to the United States, particularly the northern states, or to New Englanders.

1. Relating to Northern USB2informalamerican

   Used by Southerners to describe an inhabitant of a northern state in the United States, especially a Union soldier during the Civil War.

   与美国北方有关的

   • The old man still uses the term 'Yankee' to refer to anyone from the North.
   • During the Civil War, Yankee soldiers were often seen as invaders by the South.
   • She has a Yankee accent that gives away her New England roots.

   同义词federalnorthernunion

   反义词confederaterebelsoutherner

• 指美国人，尤指美国北部或新英格兰地区的人；在美国以外常泛指任何美国人。

A noun used to refer to an American, particularly one from the northern United States or New England, or more broadly by non-Americans to refer to any American.

专有名词

1. Northern AmericanB2formalamerican

   A person from the northern United States, especially during the American Civil War.

   北方人

   • The Yankees fought against the Confederates in the Civil War.
   • Many Yankees moved westward after the war.
   • He was proud to be called a Yankee.

   同义词federalnorthernerunionistyank

   反义词confederaterebelsoutherner

2. New EnglanderB2informalamerican

   A person from the New England region of the United States.

   新英格兰人

   • She is a true Yankee from Massachusetts.
   • Yankees are known for their distinct accent and traditions.
   • The term Yankee is often used to describe people from Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

   同义词yank

3. American (foreign perspective)B1informal

   A term used by non-Americans to refer to any person from the United States.

   美国人（外国人视角）

   • When traveling abroad, he was often called a Yankee.
   • Many Europeans use the word Yankee to describe Americans.
   • The song 'Yankee Doodle' is a famous American tune.

   同义词americangringoyank