单词 | Shetland |
释义 | Word Frequency Shetland(ˈʃɛtlənd) noun a group of about 100 islands (fewer than 20 inhabited), off the N coast of Scotland, which constitute an island authority of Scotland: a Norse dependency from the 8th century until 1472; noted for the breeding of Shetland ponies, knitwear manufacturing, and fishing; oil-related industries. Administrative centre: Lerwick. Pop: 21 870 (2003 est). Area: 1426 sq km (550 sq miles) Also called: Shetland Islands. Official name (until 1974): Zetland |
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