DC

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

DC [DC] BrE [ˌdiː ˈsiː] NAmE [ˌdiː ˈsiː] abbreviation
1. ↑direct current
compare ↑alternating current
2. District of Columbia in the US
•Washington, DC

Culture:
The city of Washington, DC covers all of the land of the District of Columbia, which is on the east side of the Potomac River and belongs to the US government. The District of Columbia was established by ↑Congress in 1790 and contains many government buildings. The land was originally given by the states of ↑Virginia and ↑Maryland, though Virginia later took back its gift. People who live in the district were not allowed to vote for US President until 1961.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  direct current, DC, direct electric current, District of Columbia, D.C.
• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  alternating current, AC, alternating electric current