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源自拉丁语 'peregrinus'(意为外国人或旅行者),通过古法语 'peregrin' 传入英语。
❶ 游隼,一种体型中等、飞行速度极快的猛禽,广泛分布于世界各地,常被用于猎鸟训练。
“The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed when diving to catch prey.”
(游隼以其俯冲捕食时惊人的速度而闻名。)
“We spotted a peregrine nesting on the cliff edge during our hike.”
(徒步时我们发现一只游隼在悬崖边筑巢。)
❶ 外来的或迁徙的,形容从远方而来或具有移动特性的事物。
“The garden was full of peregrine plants from different continents.”
(花园里种满了来自不同大陆的外来植物。)
“Medieval scholars often led a peregrine life traveling between universities.”
(中世纪的学者经常在大学间过着游学的生活。)
peregrine falcon — 特指游隼这个物种,区别于其他类型的隼。
“The peregrine falcon can reach speeds over 200 mph in a hunting dive.”
(游隼在捕猎俯冲时速度可超过每小时200英里。)