English Dictionary

Hollywood

/ˈhɒl.i.wʊd/

name

An area in Los Angeles, known as the center of the American motion picture industry. / (metonymically) The American motion picture industry, regardless of location.

Hollywood is known for its glamorous movie industry.

意味（1）

An area in Los Angeles, known as the center of the American motion picture industry.

意味（2）

(metonymically) The American motion picture industry, regardless of location.

Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee.

意味（3）

An unincorporated community in Habersham County, Georgia, United States.

意味（4）

A village in Wythall parish, Bromsgrove district, Worcestershire, England (OS grid ref SP0877).