Dictionary entry
edward douglas white jr.
noun
爱德华·道格拉斯·怀特
United States jurist who served as chief justice of the US Supreme Court from 1910 to 1921, appointed by President Taft; known for his work on antitrust legislation
美国法学家，1910年由塔夫脱总统任命为美国最高法院首席大法官。
- 1.
United States jurist appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1910 by President Taft; noted for his work on antitrust legislation (1845-1921)
In use
In 1910, President Taft appointed Edward Douglas White Jr. chief justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Edward Douglas White Jr. is remembered for his work on antitrust legislation.
Our history teacher asked us to read about Edward Douglas White Jr. and his Supreme Court decisions.
someone was a + noun phrase
用于介绍人物身份时，'was a'后接职位名称。
Edward Douglas White Jr. was a Supreme Court justice.
爱德华·道格拉斯白小姐是一名最高法院大法官。
the + noun + of + someone
表示所属关系，常用于正式语境。
the tenure of Edward Douglas White Jr.
爱德华·道格拉斯白小姐的任期
appoint sb as sth
描述任命动作，'as'后接职位。
President Taft appointed Edward Douglas White Jr. as Chief Justice.
塔夫脱总统任命爱德华·道格拉斯白小姐为首席大法官。
Connections
Confusing words
- Byron White
- 拜伦·怀特 · 两人姓氏均为怀特（White），且均曾任美国最高法院大法官，但时代不同：爱德华·道格拉斯·怀特（小）为20世纪初首席大法官，拜伦·怀特为20世纪中后期大法官。
- Edward White
- 爱德华·怀特 · 爱德华·怀特省略了中间名‘道格拉斯’和‘小’，可能被误认为是同一人，但历史上存在多位名为爱德华·怀特的人物。区分需注意全名包括中间名和父称。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
proper noun
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