单词 | Berlin |
释义 | Berlin 1(bɜːˈlɪn, German bɛrˈliːn) noun the capital of Germany (1871–1945 and from 1990), formerly divided (1945–90) into the eastern sector, capital of East Germany, and the western sectors, which formed an exclave in East German territory closely affiliated with West Germany: a wall dividing the sectors was built in 1961 by the East German authorities to stop the flow of refugees from east to west; demolition of the wall began in 1989 and the city was formally reunited in 1990: formerly (1618–1871) the capital of Brandenburg and Prussia. Pop: 3 563 194 (2015 est) Berlin 2(bɜːˈlɪn) noun 1. Irving. original name Israel Baline, 1888–1989, US composer and writer of lyrics, born in Russia. His musical comedies include Annie Get Your Gun (1946); his most popular song is White Christmas 2. Sir Isaiah. 1909–97, British philosopher, born in Latvia, historian, and diplomat. His books include Historical Inevitability (1954) and The Magus of the North (1993) berlin(bəˈlɪn, ˈbɜːlɪn) noun Also called (for senses 2, 3): berline1. Also called: berlin wool (sometimes capital) a fine wool yarn used for tapestry work, etc 2. a four-wheeled two-seated covered carriage, popular in the 18th century 3. a limousine with a glass partition between the front and rear seats Word origin C18: named after Berlin |
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