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henning

UK /ˈhɛnɪŋ/US /ˈhɛnɪŋ/

词源

源自英语单词 'hen'(母鸡),加上后缀 '-ing' 表示行为或动作。

noun

❶ 指一种特定类型的鸟类行为,通常用于描述母鸡或类似鸟类的活动。

“The henning of the birds was observed during the study.”

(在研究期间观察到了鸟类的henning行为。)

“Henning is a common activity among poultry.”

(Henning是家禽中常见的一种活动。)

同义词:clucking, pecking, foraging

常见短语

henning around — 形容鸟类或类似动物的闲散活动,通常指无目的的走动或啄食。

“The chickens were just henning around the yard.”

(鸡群只是在院子里henning around。)