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pheasants

UK //ˈfez.ənts//US //ˈfez.ənts//

词源

源自中古英语 'fesaunt',来自古法语 'faisan',最终源自拉丁语 'phasianus',意为'来自法西斯的鸟'(Phasis 是古代黑海的一条河流)。

noun

❶ 指雉鸡或野鸡,一种羽毛鲜艳、长尾的大型鸟类,常见于欧洲和亚洲的林地中,常被作为狩猎对象或观赏鸟。

“We saw a group of pheasants in the field near the woods.”

(我们在靠近树林的田野里看到了一群雉鸡。)

“Pheasants are often hunted for sport in the countryside.”

(在农村,雉鸡常被作为狩猎的对象。)

同义词:game bird, wild fowl, ring-necked pheasant

常见短语

pheasant hunting — 指猎捕雉鸡的活动,通常在秋季或冬季进行,是一种传统的户外运动。

“He enjoys pheasant hunting with his friends during the season.”

(他喜欢在狩猎季节和朋友一起猎捕雉鸡。)