| 单词 | berlin |
| 释义 | Berlin in British English 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 in British English 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 in British English (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 BerlinBerlin in American English 1 (bərˈlɪn) Irving(born Israel Baline) 1888-1989; U.S. composer of popular songs, born in Russia Berlin in American English 2 (bərˈlɪn; German bɛʀˈlin) city and state of E Germany: capital of Germany (1871-1945; 1990- ): after WWII andbefore reunification of Germany in 1990, it was divided into four sectors of occupation (U.S., British, French, and Soviet); the eastern (Soviet) sector (East Berlin) was the capital of East Germany; the three western sectors (West Berlin) constituted an exclave state of West Germany: 343 sq mi (888 sq km); pop. 3,417,000 Derived forms Berliner (Berˈliner) (bərˈlɪnər) noun berlin in American English (bərˈlɪn; ˈbɜrˌlɪn) noun 1. a four-wheeled closed carriage with a footman's platform behind, separate from the body 2. [sometimes B-] a fine, soft wool yarn : also called Berlin woolWord origin after Berlin2, where first usedExamples of 'Berlin' in a sentence |
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