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inverness

UK //ˌɪnvəˈnes//US //ˌɪnvərˈnes//

词源

源自苏格兰盖尔语 'Inbhir Nis',意为'尼斯河口',因弗内斯市位于尼斯河(River Ness)注入北海的入海口。作为服装名称则来源于该地区传统外套款式。

noun

❶ 一种长及膝盖的宽松外套,通常带有披肩或斗篷设计,起源于苏格兰因弗内斯地区。

“He wore a traditional inverness coat for the Highland games.”

(他在高地运动会上穿了一件传统的因弗内斯外套。)

“The detective's inverness flapped in the wind as he chased the suspect.”

(侦探追捕嫌疑人时,他的因弗内斯外套在风中飘动。)

❶ 指苏格兰高地的一座城市,位于尼斯河口,是高地地区的行政中心。

“Inverness is known as the capital of the Highlands.”

(因弗内斯被称为高地的首府。)

“We took a boat trip on Loch Ness from Inverness.”

(我们从因弗内斯乘船游览尼斯湖。)

同义词:overcoat, greatcoat, ulster (for the garment), Highland capital (for the city)

常见短语

Inverness cape — 指因弗内斯外套特有的可拆卸披肩部分,是这种外套的标志性设计。

“The detective flipped up his Inverness cape against the drizzle.”

(侦探翻起他的因弗内斯披肩以抵挡细雨。)