a large city in north-west England, in the county of Greater Manchester. It first became important as an industrial city during the 18th century, producing wool and cotton goods for sale in Britain and abroad. It was also a cultural and intellectual centre with a tradition of left-wing politics. Its famous buildings include Manchester Town Hall (built 1868-77) and the Bridgewater Hall (where concerts are held, opened in 1996). 曼彻斯特(英格兰西北部大城市,位于大曼彻斯特郡。在 18 世纪成为重要的工业城市,生产供国内外销售的羊毛和棉制品。亦是具有左翼政治传统的文化和文人中心。著名建筑有建于 1867-76 年的维多利亚市政厅,1996 年开业的布里奇沃特国际音乐厅) the largest city in the US state of New Hampshire 曼彻斯特(美国新罕布什尔州最大城市)