
manhattan
词源
源自阿尔冈昆语(Native American language)'Manna-hata',意为'多山的小岛',后由荷兰殖民者命名为'New Amsterdam',英国占领后改称'Manhattan'。
noun
❶ 曼哈顿,美国纽约市的一个行政区,位于哈德逊河口,是纽约市的经济、文化和商业中心,以高楼大厦和繁华的都市景观闻名。
“Manhattan is known for its iconic skyline and bustling streets.”
(曼哈顿以其标志性的天际线和繁忙的街道闻名。)
“She moved to Manhattan to pursue her career in finance.”
(她搬到曼哈顿,从事金融行业的工作。)
❶ 曼哈顿鸡尾酒,一种由威士忌、甜苦艾酒和苦精调制的经典鸡尾酒,通常加樱桃装饰。
“He ordered a Manhattan at the bar and sipped it slowly.”
(他在酒吧点了一杯曼哈顿鸡尾酒,慢慢品尝。)
“A classic Manhattan is made with rye whiskey and sweet vermouth.”
(经典的曼哈顿鸡尾酒是用黑麦威士忌和甜苦艾酒调制的。)
常见短语
Manhattan project — 曼哈顿计划,指二战期间美国研发原子弹的秘密计划,后来也泛指大型复杂项目。
“The Manhattan Project led to the development of the first atomic bomb.”
(曼哈顿计划促成了第一颗原子弹的研发。)
Manhattan skyline — 曼哈顿天际线,指曼哈顿区由众多摩天大楼组成的城市轮廓,是纽约的标志性景观。
“The Manhattan skyline is especially beautiful at sunset.”
(曼哈顿的天际线在日落时分格外美丽。)