Dictionary entry
james ussher
詹姆斯·厄舍尔(1581–1656),爱尔兰大主教和学者,以圣经年表闻名
James Ussher (1581–1656), Irish archbishop and scholar known for his chronology of the Bible
常被称为乌舍尔或乌雪
- 1.
Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
In use
James Ussher calculated that the Earth was created in 4004 BC.
Many scholars have debated the accuracy of James Ussher's biblical chronology.
I read about James Ussher in a history book about the 17th century.
James Ussher's + noun
James Ussher's chronology dates the creation to 4004 BC.
詹姆斯·厄舍尔的年表将创世定在公元前4004年。
James Ussher + verb (e.g., proposed, calculated)
James Ussher calculated the age of the Earth based on the Bible.
詹姆斯·厄舍尔根据圣经计算了地球的年龄。
according to James Ussher
According to James Ussher, the universe was created in 4004 BC.
根据詹姆斯·厄舍尔的说法,宇宙是在公元前4004年创造的。
cite/refer to James Ussher
Many historians cite James Ussher for his biblical timeline.
许多历史学家引用詹姆斯·厄舍尔的圣经年表。
Common mistakes
The James Ussher was an Irish archbishop.James Ussher was an Irish archbishop.
中文里专有名词前不加冠词,英语中除特指外通常也不加定冠词,因此应去掉"The"。
James Usher calculated the date of creation.James Ussher calculated the date of creation.
姓"Ussher"有两个s,拼写错误"Usher"漏掉一个s,需要更正。
Connections
Confusing words
- Usher
- 亚瑟小子(美国歌手) · Usher 与 Ussher 发音相同,但 Usher 指美国歌手,而 James Ussher 是爱尔兰大主教和学者
Learner notes
Grammar Note
人名,专有名词,无复数形式
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