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peacock

UK //ˈpiːkɒk//US //ˈpiːkɑːk//

词源

源自中古英语 'pecok',由古英语 'pēa'(孔雀)和 'cocc'(公鸡)组成,字面意思是“孔雀-公鸡”。

noun

❶ 孔雀,一种大型鸟类,雄性以其鲜艳的羽毛和开屏炫耀的行为而闻名,常用于象征美丽或骄傲。

“The peacock spread its magnificent tail feathers to attract a mate.”

(孔雀展开它华丽的尾羽来吸引配偶。)

“We saw a peacock strutting around the garden.”

(我们看到一只孔雀在花园里昂首阔步。)

同义词:peafowl, bird of paradise, show-off

verb

❶ 炫耀,趾高气扬地行走或表现,像孔雀展示羽毛一样刻意吸引注意。

“He peacocked around the party in his new suit.”

(他穿着新西装在派对上炫耀。)

“She loves to peacock her achievements in front of others.”

(她喜欢在别人面前炫耀自己的成就。)

同义词:show off, flaunt, strut

常见短语

proud as a peacock — 像孔雀一样骄傲,形容某人非常自豪或自满。

“She was proud as a peacock after winning the competition.”

(赢得比赛后,她骄傲得像只孔雀。)