the underground railroad

相關詞: underground

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Definition

  1. The Underground Railroad refers to a clandestine network established in the 19th century to aid enslaved African Americans in the Southern United States to escape to freedom in states or territories where slavery was abolished.

    地下铁路(十九世纪美国帮助黑奴逃脱系统)

    • Historians have delved into the operations of the Underground Railroad, revealing its complex organization and secret routes.

      历史学家深入研究了地下铁路的运作,揭示了其复杂的组织和秘密路线。

    • Harriet Tubman was one of the most courageous 'conductors' on the Underground Railroad, making numerous trips back to the South to guide enslaved people to freedom.

      哈丽特·塔布曼是地下铁路上最勇敢的『列车长』之一,她多次返回南方引导被奴役的人们走向自由。

    • Many churches and communities played crucial roles in the Underground Railroad, providing shelter and support for those escaping enslavement.

      许多教堂和社区在地下铁路中扮演了至关重要的角色,为那些逃离奴役的人提供了庇护和支持。