Washingtonian

a. 华盛顿市的

发音

UK /ˌwɒʃɪŋˈtəʊnɪ.ən/
US /ˌwɑʃɪŋˈtoʊ.ni.ən/

词形变化

Washingtonians 复数 Washingtonians

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A native or resident of the state of Washington in the United States of America.

    Any real Washingtonian will be quick to tell you that "Washington state" is a university.

  2. 2.

    An inhabitant or a resident of Washington, D.C.

    Many a hardworking Washingtonian have expressed their frustrations at the influx of rich Marylanders moving into their city.

  3. 3.

    A member of the Washingtonian movement, a 19th-century sobriety support group.

    历史
adj.
  1. 1.

    Of, or pertaining to, the U.S. state of Washington or its culture.

    His concern for the cause of environmental protection was very Washingtonian of him.

  2. 2.

    Of, or pertaining to, Washington, D.C., or its culture.

    Good jazz music has long been held up as a hallmark of authentic Washingtonian culture.

  3. 3.

    Of, or pertaining to, the life, values, or presidential administration of George Washington.

词汇关系

名词

上位词 1

词源

From Washington + -ian.

来源:wiktionary