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源自中古英语 'pecok',由古英语 'pēa'(孔雀)和 'cocc'(公鸡)组合而成。
❶ 孔雀,一种大型鸟类,雄性以其鲜艳的羽毛和开屏行为闻名,常用于象征美丽或炫耀。
“The peacocks in the zoo displayed their colorful feathers to attract mates.”
(动物园里的孔雀展开它们多彩的羽毛来吸引配偶。)
“She wore a dress with peacock patterns, looking very elegant.”
(她穿了一件有孔雀图案的裙子,看起来非常优雅。)
proud as a peacock — 形容某人非常骄傲或自满,常用于幽默或略带批评的语境。
“After winning the award, he was as proud as a peacock.”
(获奖后,他骄傲得像只孔雀。)