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history

/his-tuh-ree, his-tree/US // ˈhɪs tə ri, ˈhɪs tri //UK // (ˈhɪstərɪ, ˈhɪstrɪ) //

历史,历史沿革,历史上,歷史

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural his·to·ries.

    • : the branch of knowledge dealing with past events.
    • : a continuous, systematic narrative of past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, person, etc., usually written as a chronological account; chronicle: a history of France; a medical history of the patient.
    • : the aggregate of past events.
    • : the record of past events and times, especially in connection with the human race.
    • : a past notable for its important, unusual, or interesting events: a ship with a history.
    • : acts, ideas, or events that will or can shape the course of the future; immediate but significant happenings: Firsthand observers of our space program see history in the making.
    • : a systematic account of any set of natural phenomena without particular reference to time: a history of the American eagle.
    • : a drama representing historical events: Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies.

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Examples

  • If so, it’s because Facebook identified you as someone who has the potential to lead the group, as you don’t have a history of violations.

  • “Encores” is a weekly online series highlighting past performances from the historic Folger stage, recalling the rich history of public programming at the Folger.

  • Five of California’s 10 largest fires in modern history are all burning at once.

  • So Brazil has an unfortunate history of sensitive data finding its way onto the internet.

  • Three of the largest fires in history burned simultaneously in a ring around the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • As an example of good science-and-society policymaking, the history of fluoride may be more of a cautionary tale.

  • Certain features of its history suggest why this may be the case.

  • The well, ghost or no ghost, is certainly a piece of history with a bold presence.

  • “Lockheed Martin has a long history of misrepresenting facts,” Wheeler added.

  • Although Huckabee's condescending tone - like that of an elementary school history teacher - makes it difficult to take seriously.

  • The well-worn aphorism of the Frenchman, “History repeats itself,” was about to assert itself.

  • Had not this Indian plant been discovered, the whole history of some portions of America would have been far different.

  • Be Bry in his History of Brazil describes its use and also some interesting particulars concerning the plant.

  • I cannot see in science, nor in experience, nor in history any signs of such a God, nor of such intervention.

  • History gives them scant notice, and the Federal government has failed to reward them as they deserve.