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falcon

UK /ˈfɔːlkən/US /ˈfælkən/

词源

源自拉丁语 'falco',可能来自 'falx'(镰刀),指猎鹰弯曲的喙或爪。

noun

❶ 一种中型猛禽,翅膀尖长,飞行速度快,常用于猎捕其他鸟类和小型动物。

“The falcon soared high above the cliffs, searching for prey.”

(猎鹰在悬崖上空高高盘旋,寻找猎物。)

“Falcons are known for their incredible speed and agility in flight.”

(猎鹰以其飞行中惊人的速度和敏捷性而闻名。)

同义词:hawk, bird of prey, raptor

常见短语

falcon eye — 形容某人视力极好或观察力敏锐,像猎鹰一样能够发现细微的事物。

“With his falcon eye, he spotted the tiny bird in the distant tree.”

(凭借他敏锐的视力,他发现了远处树上的小鸟。)