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Warwick
沃里克伯爵（英国玫瑰战争中的重要政治人物，曾先后支持爱德华四世和亨利六世）
an English statesman who played a key role in the Wars of the Roses, first securing the throne for Edward IV and later for Henry VI (1428-1471)
此外也指英国和美国的地名，以及姓氏
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n. English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
沃里克(英国英格兰中部沃里克郡城市)；沃里克(美国罗德岛州东部城市；为纺织业中心)；沃里克(姓氏)
沃里克(英国英格兰中部沃里克郡城市)；沃里克(美国罗德岛州东部城市；为纺织业中心)；沃里克(姓氏)
In use
Warwick is a historic town in central England.
Professor Warwick gave a lecture on medieval history.
The Earl of Warwick played a key role in the Wars of the Roses.
the Earl of Warwick
此处指英格兰贵族头衔。
The Earl of Warwick was a key figure in the Wars of the Roses.
沃里克伯爵是玫瑰战争中的关键人物。
in Warwick
Warwick可指英国沃里克郡的城市。
She lives in Warwick.
她住在沃里克。
Warwick [full name]
作为姓氏，Warwick可指任何叫Warwick的人。
Dionne Warwick is a famous singer.
Connections
Collocations
- Warwick Castle
- 沃里克城堡
- Warwick Castle is a medieval castle in Warwickshire, England.沃里克城堡是英格兰沃里克郡的一座中世纪城堡。
- University of Warwick
- 华威大学
- She is studying economics at the University of Warwick.她在华威大学学习经济学。
- Earl of Warwick
- 沃里克伯爵
- The Earl of Warwick was a key figure in the Wars of the Roses.沃里克伯爵是玫瑰战争中的关键人物。
- Warwick Avenue
- 沃里克大道
- Warwick Avenue is a street and tube station in London.沃里克大道是伦敦的一条街道和地铁站。
Pop culture & quotes
- Warwick, I am your king!
- 沃里克，我是你的国王！This line is attributed to King Edward IV in Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 3, addressing the Earl of Warwick.
Learner notes
Memory Tip
将warwick拆为war（战争）和wick（灯芯），想象沃里克伯爵在玫瑰战争中像灯芯一样摇摆不定，反复易主。
Context & Register
历史
Grammar Note
Place name or surname; typically not pluralized.
Pronunciation & Spelling
None of these words rhyme with 'warwick' due to different stressed vowels. They share the spelling pattern '-wick' or '-rick' but have distinct pronunciations. 'Wick' is the most direct spelling match for the ending.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.