单词 | hill |
释义 | Word Frequency hill(hɪl) noun 1. a. a conspicuous and often rounded natural elevation of the earth's surface, less high or craggy than a mountain b. (in combination) a hillside a hilltop 2. a. a heap or mound made by a person or animal b. (in combination) a dunghill 3. an incline; slope 4. over the hill 5. up hill and down dale verb (transitive) 6. to form into a hill or mound 7. to cover or surround with a mound or heap of earth Derived forms hiller (ˈhiller) noun hilly (ˈhilly) adjective Word origin Old English hyll; related to Old Frisian holla head, Latin collis hill, Low German hull hillWord Frequency Hill(hɪl) noun 1. Archibald Vivian. 1886–1977, British biochemist, noted for his research into heat loss in muscle contraction: shared the Nobel prize for physiology or medicine (1922) 2. Damon Graham Devereux, son of Graham Hill. born 1960, British motor-racing driver; Formula One world champion (1996) 3. David Octavius 1802–70, Scottish painter and portrait photographer, noted esp for his collaboration with the chemist Robert Adamson (1821–48) 4. Sir Geoffrey (William). 1932–2016, British poet: his books include King Log (1968), Mercian Hymns (1971), The Mystery of the Charity of CharlesPé guy (1983), and The Orchards of Syon (2002) 5. Graham. 1929–75, British motor-racing driver: Formula One world champion (1962, 1968) 6. Octavia. 1838–1912, British housing reformer; a founder of the National Trust 7. Sir Rowland. 1795–1879, British originator of the penny postage 8. Susan (Elizabeth). born 1942, British novelist and writer of short stories: her books include I'm the King of the Castle (1970), The Woman in Black (1983), and Felix Derby (2002) |
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