Dictionary entry
james jerome hill
noun
詹姆斯·杰罗姆·希尔（美国铁路大亨）
American railroad magnate
- 1.
United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916)
In use
James Jerome Hill was a key figure in the expansion of railways across the northwestern United States.
Many historians consider James Jerome Hill to be one of the most influential entrepreneurs of the 19th century.
The legacy of James Jerome Hill can still be seen in the modern railroad networks of the region.
James Jerome Hill + was + a/an + [noun]
James Jerome Hill was a railroad magnate.
詹姆斯·杰罗姆·希尔是一位铁路大亨。
the + [noun] + of James Jerome Hill
The achievements of James Jerome Hill are studied in history classes.
詹姆斯·杰罗姆·希尔的成就在历史课上被研究。
Common mistakes
Hill James Jerome was a railroad magnate.James Jerome Hill was a railroad magnate.
因中文姓名顺序（姓在前名在后）的干扰，学习者常将英文姓名顺序颠倒。英文中，名在前姓在后，因此应写为 James Jerome Hill。
James Hill founded the Great Northern Railway.James Jerome Hill founded the Great Northern Railway.
James Jerome Hill 的全名包含中间名 Jerome，正式场合应使用全名。省略中间名可能导致指代不明确。
Learner notes
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