U.S. capital, founded 1791, named for President George Washington (1732-1799); the family name is from a town in northeastern England, from Old English, literally "estate of a man named Wassa." The U.S. state was named when it was formed as a territory in 1853 (admitted to the union 1889). Related: Washingtonian.
实用例句
1. Middle East peace talks in Washington showed signs of progress yesterday.
昨天在华盛顿举行的中东和谈有了取得进展的迹象。来自柯林斯例句
2. Mr Mandela was given a tumultuous reception in Washington.
曼德拉先生在华盛顿受到热情的款待。来自柯林斯例句
3. By the time he's twenty he'll know everyone worth knowing in Washington.
到20岁时，他就会认识华盛顿所有值得认识的人。来自柯林斯例句
4. The cherry blossom came out early in Washington this year.
今年华盛顿的樱花开得很早。来自柯林斯例句
5. Washington and Moscow are believed to have similar views on Kashmir.
