| 词汇 | empire state |
| 词源 | Empire State. A nickname for New York State, possibly be- cause George Washington called New York “the seat of Empire” in 1784. The empire state building, formerly the tallest building on earth, is named for it. New York was also once called “The Gateway to the West.” |
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