单词 | smith |
释义 | Word Frequency smith(smɪθ) noun 1. a. a person who works in metal, esp one who shapes metal by hammering b. (in combination) a silversmith 2. blacksmith Word origin Old English; related to Old Norse smithr, Old High German smid, Middle Low German smīde jewellery, Greek smilē carving knifeWord Frequency Smith(smɪθ) noun 1. Adam. 1723–90, Scottish economist and philosopher, whose influential book The Wealth of Nations (1776) advocated free trade and private enterprise and opposed state interference 2. Alexander McCall. born 1948, Scottish writer and academic, born in Zimbabwe. His novels include The No. 1 Ladies'Detective Agency (1998), The Sunday Philosophy Club (2004) and 44 Scotland Street (2005) 3. Bessie, known as Empress of the Blues. 1894–1937, US blues singer and songwriter 4. Delia. born 1941, British cookery writer and broadcaster: her publications include The Complete Cookery Course (1982) 5. F.E. See (1st Earl of) Birkenhead2 6. Harvey. born 1938, British showjumper 7. Ian (Douglas). 1919–2007, Zimbabwean statesman; prime minister of Rhodesia (1964–79). He declared independence from Britain unilaterally (1965) 8. John. ?1580–1631, English explorer and writer, who helped found the North American colony of Jamestown, Virginia. He was reputedly saved by the local chief's daughter Pocahontas from execution by her tribe. Among his works is a Description of New England (1616) 9. John. 1938–94, British Labour politician; leader of the Labour Party 1992–94 10. Joseph. 1805–44, US religious leader; founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church) 11. Dame Maggie. born 1934, British actress. She has appeared in the films The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969), California Suite (1978), The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1988), The Secret Garden (1993), Gosford Park (2001), the Harry Potter series (2001–11), and in the TV series Downton Abbey (2010–15) 12. Stevie, real name Florence Margaret Smith. 1902–71, British poet. Her works include Novel on Yellow Paper (1936), and the poems'A Good Time was had by All' (1937) and 'Not Waving but Drowning' (1957) 13. Sydney. 1771–1845, British clergyman and writer, noted for The Letters of Peter Plymley (1807–08), in which he advocated Catholic emancipation 14. Will(ard Christopher). born 1968, US film actor and rap singer; star of the television series The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (1990–96), the Men In Black series of films (1997–2012), Ali (2001), and I Robot (2004) 15. Wilbur. born 1933, British novelist, born in Zambia. His novels include Where the Lion Feeds (1964), Monsoon (1999) and The Quest (2007) 16. William. 1769–1839, English geologist, who founded the science of stratigraphy by proving that rock strata could be dated by the fossils they contained |
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