
cornish
词源
源自Cornwall(康沃尔郡)+ -ish(形容词后缀),最早记录于14世纪。Cornwall本身来自古英语Cornwealas,意为"康沃尔威尔士人"。
adjective
❶ 与英格兰康沃尔郡(Cornwall)有关的,指该地区的人、文化、语言或特色事物。
“The Cornish pasty is a traditional dish from Cornwall.”
(康沃尔馅饼是源自康沃尔郡的传统食物。)
“She loves listening to Cornish folk music.”
(她喜欢听康沃尔民间音乐。)
noun
❶ 康沃尔人,指来自英格兰康沃尔郡的居民或后裔。
“The Cornish are proud of their unique heritage.”
(康沃尔人为他们独特的传统感到自豪。)
“Many Cornish emigrated to Australia during the 19th century.”
(许多康沃尔人在19世纪移民到了澳大利亚。)
❶ 康沃尔语,凯尔特语族的一种语言,曾在康沃尔郡使用,现为复兴语言。
“Cornish was declared extinct but has been revived.”
(康沃尔语曾被认为灭绝,但现在已经复兴。)
“Children can learn Cornish in some schools today.”
(如今孩子们可以在一些学校学习康沃尔语。)
常见短语
Cornish pasty — 康沃尔馅饼,一种源自康沃尔郡的半月形烤馅饼,传统内馅为牛肉、土豆、洋葱和芜菁。
“We stopped at a bakery to try authentic Cornish pasties.”
(我们在面包店停下品尝正宗的康沃尔馅饼。)
Cornish coast — 特指英格兰康沃尔郡的海岸线,以风景优美和冲浪胜地著称。
“The Cornish coast attracts thousands of surfers each year.”
(康沃尔海岸每年吸引成千上万的冲浪者。)