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shetland

UK //ˈʃɛtlənd//US //ˈʃɛtlənd//

词源

源自古诺尔斯语 'Hjaltland',后演变为英语 'Shetland',指苏格兰东北部的群岛。

noun

❶ 设得兰群岛,位于苏格兰东北部的一群岛屿,以其独特的文化和自然景观闻名。

“Shetland is known for its rugged coastline and rich wildlife.”

(设得兰群岛以其崎岖的海岸线和丰富的野生动植物闻名。)

“Many tourists visit Shetland to see the famous ponies.”

(许多游客前往设得兰群岛观赏著名的设得兰矮种马。)

❶ 设得兰矮种马,一种原产于设得兰群岛的小型马,以其强壮和耐力著称。

“Shetland ponies are often used for children's riding lessons.”

(设得兰矮种马常用于儿童骑马课程。)

“The Shetland pony is one of the smallest horse breeds in the world.”

(设得兰矮种马是世界上最小的马种之一。)

同义词:Shetland Islands, Shetland pony

常见短语

Shetland wool — 指产自设得兰群岛的羊毛,以其细腻和保暖性闻名,常用于制作高档针织品。

“This sweater is made from pure Shetland wool.”

(这件毛衣是用纯设得兰羊毛制成的。)

Shetland lace — 一种精细的手工编织蕾丝,起源于设得兰群岛,以其复杂的图案和轻盈的质地著称。

“Shetland lace shawls are highly prized by collectors.”

(设得兰蕾丝披肩深受收藏家青睐。)