1898, from French nordique (in J. Deniker's system of race classifications), literally "of or pertaining to the north," from nord "north" (a loan-word from Old English; see north). Perhaps influenced by German Nordisch. As a noun, from 1901. Strictly, the blond peoples who inhabit Scandinavia and the north of Britain. As a type of skiing competition, it is attested from 1954.
双语例句
1. The Roman Empire was overrun by Nordic barbarians.
罗马帝国被日耳曼的野蛮人推翻了。
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2. He was a handsome blond Nordic type.
他属于北欧人那种类型，英俊潇洒，金发碧眼。
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3. Chip nRF 903 made by Nordic corporation is used as RF wireless transceiver.
