norse

/nɔːs/ (bre, ipa) · /nɔːrs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnȯrs/ (ame, mw)

norse — 形容詞

  • norsepositive
  • norsercomparative
  • norsestsuperlative

1. connected with ancient Scandinavia, especially the Viking peoples, and with thei

1.形容詞C1
釋義

古北歐的

屬於古代北歐人及其語言文化的

connected with ancient Scandinavia, especially the Viking peoples, and with their language, myths, and culture.

例句

The guide showed Gabriela several carved stones with Norse writing on them.

導覽員拿給 Gabriela 看幾塊刻著古北歐文字的石頭。

Norse + noun in a historical context

Emily wore a silver necklace shaped like a hammer from Norse legend.

Emily 戴著一條銀項鍊，造型像古北歐傳說裡的鐵鎚。

common collocation: Norse legend

同義詞
  • Viking-era

    narrower and more time-focused; often used for the period rather than the whole culture

  • Scandinavian

    much broader and often modern; only use it as a substitute when the historical setting is already clear

文法句型

Norse + noun

用法筆記

Usually used before a noun in history or mythology contexts. Distinguish from 'Nordic', which is the normal word for the modern northern European region.

常見錯誤

❌Norse design is popular in Oslo today.
✅Nordic design is popular in Oslo today.
💡'Norse' usually points to the ancient Scandinavian world, while 'Nordic' is the usual modern regional label.
❌He is Norse because he comes from Norway.
✅He is Norwegian.
💡'Norse' usually refers to a historical people or their culture, not to a modern nationality.

norse — 名詞