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wellington

UK //ˈwelɪŋtən//US //ˈwelɪŋtən//

词源

源自第一代威灵顿公爵阿瑟·韦尔斯利(Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington),这种靴子最初是为他设计的。城市名则来自这位公爵,由新西兰殖民者命名。

noun

❶ 一种高筒橡胶雨靴,通常覆盖到膝盖以下,防水且适合在泥泞或潮湿环境中穿着。

“She put on her wellingtons before walking through the muddy field.”

(她在走过泥泞的田野前穿上了她的威灵顿靴。)

“Children love jumping in puddles wearing their colorful wellingtons.”

(孩子们喜欢穿着五颜六色的威灵顿靴在水坑里跳来跳去。)

❶ 新西兰首都惠灵顿的名称,位于北岛南端,是该国的政治和文化中心。

“Wellington is known for its vibrant arts scene and windy weather.”

(惠灵顿以其充满活力的艺术氛围和多风的天气而闻名。)

“We flew into Wellington to attend a conference on environmental policy.”

(我们飞抵惠灵顿参加一个关于环境政策的会议。)

同义词:rain boot, gumboot, Wellington boot

常见短语

Wellington boot — 指威灵顿靴,一种高筒防水雨靴,尤其在英国常用此表达。

“You'll need Wellington boots for the farm visit tomorrow.”

(明天参观农场时你需要穿威灵顿靴。)