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perched

UK //pɜːtʃt//US //pɜːrtʃt//

词源

源自中古英语 'perchen',可能来自古法语 'percher',意为'栖息'或'放置在高处'。

verb

❶ 指鸟类或物体在高处或狭窄的地方停留或放置,通常是不稳定的或临时的位置。

“The bird perched on the branch, singing happily.”

(那只鸟栖息在树枝上,快乐地歌唱。)

“She perched her glasses on top of her head when she wasn't using them.”

(她不戴眼镜时,就把它们架在头顶上。)

同义词:rested, settled, balanced

常见短语

perched on — 描述某人或某物位于高处或狭窄的地方,通常是不稳定的或临时的状态。

“The eagle was perched on the highest rock, scanning the valley below.”

(那只鹰栖息在最高的岩石上,俯瞰着下面的山谷。)