Dictionary entry
stephen hawking
noun
英国理论物理学家（生于1942年）
English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)
- 1.
English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)
In use
Stephen Hawking's work on black holes revolutionized modern physics.
Many people admire Stephen Hawking for his contributions to science despite his disability.
I read a book about Stephen Hawking's life and theories.
Stephen Hawking + verb
Stephen Hawking proposed the theory of Hawking radiation.
斯蒂芬·霍金提出了霍金辐射理论。
verb + Stephen Hawking
Many people admire Stephen Hawking for his resilience.
许多人钦佩斯蒂芬·霍金的坚韧不拔。
Stephen Hawking's + noun
Stephen Hawking's book 'A Brief History of Time' became a bestseller.
斯蒂芬·霍金的著作《时间简史》成了畅销书。
Common mistakes
The Stephen Hawking is a famous scientist.Stephen Hawking is a famous scientist.
英语中，人名前通常不加定冠词' the'，除非特指某一位（如' the late Stephen Hawking'）。中文没有冠词，学习者易误加。
Stephen Hawking were a brilliant physicist.Stephen Hawking was a brilliant physicist.
主语' Stephen Hawking'是单数，谓语动词应用' was'。汉语动词无单复数变化，学习者易忽略主谓一致。
Connections
Confusing words
- Stephen King
- 斯蒂芬·金 · 斯蒂芬·金（美国作家）
- Steven Hawking
- 史蒂文·霍金 · 斯蒂芬·霍金的常见误拼形式
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