name of a group of islands off the north coast of Scotland, from Old Norse Orkney-jar "Seal Islands," from orkn "seal," probably imitative of its bark. Related: Orkneyman.
双语例句
1. His "An Orkney Tapestry" is still the definitive book on the islands.
他的《奥克尼挂毯》一书仍是关于这些岛屿的最权威著作。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Take waterproof clothing — Orkney weather is unpredictable.
带上防水的衣服吧——奥克尼的天气可是变幻莫测的。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The first raids of the sea - kings fell upon Orkney.
这些海上霸王首先入寇的是 奥克尼群岛.
来自辞典例句
4. Scotland has about 800 islands, including the Orkney , Shetlands and Hebrides.
苏格兰有800座岛屿, 包括奥克内群岛,谢特兰群岛和赫不里德群岛.
来自互联网
5. Results from Inverness , Orkney and Zetland, the Western Isles and Argyll are expected some time tomorrow.
