silesia

/si-lee-zhuh, -shuh, sahy-/US // sɪˈli ʒə, -ʃə, saɪ- //UK // (saɪˈliːʃɪə) //

西莱亚,西莱雅,西里亚,西莱亚州

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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- : a lightweight, smoothly finished, twilled fabric of acetate, rayon, or cotton, for garment linings.

Frederick was facing the Austrians in Silesia when orders came to Tchernitchev to lead his army home.
On the 21st Frederick won the decisive battle of Burkersdorf, and a few weeks later was master of Silesia.
In order to complete the great "march" between east and west, Silesia was essential.
A simultaneous attempt at revolution in Silesia was ruthlessly put down.
To be more at freedom she concluded peace with Frederick, and ceded Silesia to him, although greatly against her will.