单词 | feather |
释义 | feather UK ['feð.ər] US [-ɚ] noun countable ADVANCED ■one of the many soft light things which cover a bird's body, consisting of a long thin central part with material like hairs along each side 羽毛;翎毛 •peacock/ostrich feathers孔雀/鸵鸟羽毛 •feather pillows •The bird ruffled UK ['feð.ər] US [-ɚ] noun countable be (as) light as a feather ■to be very light in weight 轻如鸿毛 UK ['feð.ər] US [-ɚ] noun countable a feather in your cap ■an achievement to be proud of 可引以为傲的成就 •It's a real feather in our cap to be representing Britain in this contest.代表英国参加这次比赛是真正让我们引以自豪的事。 UK ['feð.ər] US [-ɚ] verb transitive specialized ■to turn oars (= poles with flat ends used to move a boat) so that the flat parts are horizontal above the water while you prepare for the next pull (桨叶与水面平行地)划(桨) UK ['feð.ər] US [-ɚ] verb transitive specialized feather your own nest mainly disapproving ■to make yourself rich, especially in a way that is selfish or dishonest 中饱私囊 |
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