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sherwood

UK //ˈʃɜː.wʊd//US //ˈʃɝː.wʊd//

词源

源自古英语 'scīr'(郡)与 'wudu'(森林)的组合,意为'郡属森林'。地名最早记录于10世纪。

noun

❶ 指英国诺丁汉郡的著名森林,常与罗宾汉传说相关联,象征绿林好汉的聚集地。

“Sherwood Forest is famous for its connection to Robin Hood.”

(舍伍德森林因与罗宾汉的联系而闻名。)

“We took a walk through Sherwood and imagined the outlaws hiding there.”

(我们在舍伍德森林散步,想象着那些亡命之徒藏身于此。)

❶ 作为地名或人名使用,常见于英语国家,可能源自历史或文学中的森林名称。

“Sherwood is a popular name for streets in English-speaking countries.”

(舍伍德是英语国家街道的常用名称。)

“My neighbor's last name is Sherwood, which sounds quite noble.”

(我邻居的姓氏是舍伍德,听起来很高贵。)

同义词:forest, woodland, greenwood

常见短语

Sherwood Forest — 特指英国诺丁汉郡的历史性森林,因罗宾汉传说而成为文化象征。

“Visiting Sherwood Forest feels like stepping into a storybook.”

(游览舍伍德森林就像走进了故事书。)

Sherwood green — 指深沉的森林绿色,源自舍伍德森林的意象,用于描述颜色。

“Her dress was a beautiful Sherwood green, reminiscent of the forest.”

(她的裙子是美丽的舍伍德绿,让人想起森林。)