Benjamin Franklin
/ˌbendʒəmɪn ˈfræŋklɪn/
/ˌbendʒəmɪn ˈfræŋklɪn/
- (1706-90) one of America's most famous Founding Fathers. He was a wise and clever political leader, writer and printer, and a scientist who invented many things. Franklin helped to write the Declaration of Independence, which he signed, and later the American Constitution. In 1776 he went to France and persuaded the French to send money and military forces for the American Revolution. Franklin proved that lightning is electricity by flying a kite in a storm, and his inventions included the Franklin Stove. He also published Poor Richard's Almanack (1732-57).
本杰明·富兰克林（Benjamin Franklin）：（1706-90）美国最著名的开国元勋之一。他是一位明智而机灵的政治领袖，作家和印刷商，并且是发明了许多东西的科学家。富兰克林帮助他签署了《独立宣言》，后来又写了《美国宪法》。1776年，他去了法国，并说服法国人为美国独立战争派钱和派遣军事力量。富兰克林通过在暴风雨中放风筝来证明闪电就是电，他的发明包括富兰克林炉子。他还出版了《可怜的理查德的年鉴》（1732-57）。