这个地方大家都知道，那就是苏格兰。
Perhaps the most famous national costume in Britain is the Scottish kilt with its distinctive tartan pattern.
英国最有名气的民差不多就是苏格兰式短裙了，它的格子图案极具特色。
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苏格兰裙起源于一种叫"kilt"的古老服装，那么苏格兰式短裙具体是怎么定义的呢？
The kilt is a length of woollen cloth, pleated except for sections at each end.
苏格兰式短裙是一截呢子，除去两端，其他部分都打着褶。
The kilt is worn around the waist, with the pleats at the back and the ends crossed over at the front and secured with a pin.
人们会把它围于腰间，将有褶部分置于身后，呢子的两端则在身前交叉，用一别针固定住。
在外国游客看来，苏格兰人穿的方格裙并无多大区别，实际苏格兰裙并非如此。
Each Scottish Clan or family has its own distinctive tartan pattern, made up of different colours.
每个苏格兰家族或家庭有着它们各自特色的格子图案，颜色不尽相同。