Nebraska

专有名词
/nəˈbɹæs.kə/    /nəˈbɹæs.kə/

英文释义

专有名词
  1. A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital: Lincoln. Largest city: Omaha.
    — Let’s move on to Nebraska, a state you think about so little, you didn’t even realize that’s not Nebraska, this is Nebraska. Come on, it’s your country! That’s not okay!
  2. A former territory (1854–1867) of the United States, encompassing areas of what is today Nebraska, Wyoming, the Dakotas, Colorado, and Montana. Capital: Omaha. historical
  3. Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:; A township in Livingston County, Illinois.
  4. Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:; An unincorporated community in Jennings County, Indiana.
  5. Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:; A ghost town in Scott County, Arkansas.
  6. Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:; A ghost town in Pickaway County, Ohio.
  7. Ellipsis of University of Nebraska. abbreviation,alt-of,ellipsis
  8. Ellipsis of University of Nebraska.; Ellipsis of University of Nebraska–Lincoln. abbreviation,alt-of,ellipsis,often,specifically

词源

Probably from archaic Chiwere Ñí Brásge ([ˌɲĩˈbɾaskɛ]; contemporary Chiwere Ñí Bráhge) or from Omaha-Ponca Ní Btháska ([ˌnĩˈbˡðaska]), both meaning "flat water," after the Platte River that flows through the state.
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