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).“In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.”
（1706-90）美国最著名的开国元勋之一。他是一位明智而聪明的政治领袖、作家和印刷商，也是一位发明了许多东西的科学家。富兰克林帮助起草了他签署的《独立宣言》，以及后来的美国宪法。 1776年，他前往法国，说服法国为美国革命提供资金和军队。富兰克林通过在暴风雨中放风筝证明了闪电是电，他的发明包括富兰克林炉子。他还出版了《穷理查德年鉴》（Poor Richard's Almanack，1732-57）。“在这个世界上，除了死亡和税收之外，没有什么是确定的。”本杰明·富兰克林