好词典

cockburn

UK //ˈkɒkbɜːn//US //ˈkɑːkbɜːrn//

词源

源自苏格兰盖尔语 'coc'(公鸡或野鸡)与 'burn'(溪流),字面意为‘野鸡溪流’,常见于苏格兰和英格兰北部地名及姓氏。

noun

❶ 指苏格兰或英格兰北部常见的姓氏,源自地名,原意为‘野鸡溪流’或‘公鸡溪流’。

“The Cockburn family has lived in this area for centuries.”

(科伯恩家族已在此地生活了几个世纪。)

“Sir Alexander Cockburn was a famous Scottish judge.”

(亚历山大·科伯恩爵士是苏格兰著名法官。)

同义词:Coburn, Cockburne, Cockbourne

常见短语

Cockburn Town — 特克斯和凯科斯群岛的首都,位于大特克岛上,是该群岛的行政和商业中心。

“Cockburn Town is known for its colonial architecture and beautiful beaches.”

(科伯恩城以其殖民时期建筑和美丽海滩而闻名。)