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ravens

UK //ˈreɪvənz//US //ˈreɪvənz//

词源

来自古英语 'hræfn',与古诺尔斯语 'hrafn' 和德语 'Rabe' 同源,均指乌鸦。

noun

❶ 乌鸦的复数形式,指一种大型黑色鸟类,常见于北半球,以聪明和适应力强著称。

“A group of ravens flew over the ancient castle.”

(一群乌鸦飞过那座古老的城堡。)

“Ravens are known for their intelligence and problem-solving skills.”

(乌鸦以其智慧和解决问题的能力而闻名。)

同义词:crows, blackbirds, corvids

常见短语

a murder of ravens — 指一群乌鸦的集体名词,常用于文学或描述性场景。

“We saw a murder of ravens gathering near the old oak tree.”

(我们看到一群乌鸦聚集在那棵老橡树附近。)