好词典

plumage

UK //ˈpluːmɪdʒ//US //ˈpluːmɪdʒ//

词源

源自中古法语 'plumage',基于拉丁语 'pluma'(羽毛),14世纪晚期进入英语。

noun

❶ 指鸟类全身羽毛的总称,通常用于描述鸟类羽毛的颜色、图案或整体外观。

“The peacock's colorful plumage attracts many admirers.”

(孔雀绚丽的羽毛吸引了许多人观赏。)

“During mating season, male birds often display their brightest plumage.”

(在交配季节,雄鸟常常展示它们最鲜艳的羽毛。)

同义词:feathers, plumage, down, covering, coat

常见短语

breeding plumage — 指鸟类在繁殖季节特有的羽毛,通常比平时更鲜艳以吸引配偶。

“The male ducks develop striking breeding plumage in spring.”

(公鸭在春天会换上引人注目的繁殖羽。)

eclipse plumage — 某些鸟类在非繁殖季节的临时羽毛,通常颜色较暗淡。

“The mallard drake loses its colorful feathers and assumes eclipse plumage after mating season.”

(绿头鸭公鸭在交配季节后会褪去彩色羽毛,换上暗淡的蚀羽。)