American

名词 american:

1. a native or inhabitant of the United States
2. the English language as used in the United States
   同义词：American English, American language
3. a native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American country

形容词 american:

1. of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture
2. of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas

1. His accent proclaimed that he was an American.
   他的口音表明他是一个美国人。
2. The painting was knocked down (to an American dealer) for 5000.
   那幅画拍卖时以5000英镑售出(给一个美国商人).
3. An American conglomerate holds a major share in the company.
   一家美国的大联合企业持有该公司的大部分股份。
4. He is American to the core.
   他是个地地道道的美国人。
5. He advocated the withdrawal of the American presence in Lebanon.
   他主张美国人应该从黎巴嫩撤走。
6. American civilization differs from ours.
   美国的社会和生活方式和我们的不同。
7. He spoke with an American accent.
   他说话带着美国英语口音。
8. Bill Gates is an American citizen.
   比尔·盖茨是美国公民。