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bastard wing

/ˈbɑːstəd wɪŋ/

翻译: 指鸟类翅膀前缘的小突起,即小翼(alula),有助于飞行时控制气流;这是一个过时或古旧的术语,现代鸟类学中很少使用。

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/ˈbɑːstəd wɪŋ/formalscientific已废弃
  • zh指鸟类翅膀前缘的小突起,即小翼(alula),有助于飞行时控制气流;这是一个过时或古旧的术语,现代鸟类学中很少使用。

An archaic or obsolete term referring to the alula, a small projection on the leading edge of a bird's wing that helps control airflow during flight. The term is rarely used in modern ornithology.

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    A small, feathered projection on the leading edge of a bird's wing, also known as the alula, which helps control airflow during slow flight and landing.

    zh小翼羽

    • The bastard wing allows the bird to maintain lift at low speeds.
    • Ornithologists study the bastard wing to understand flight mechanics.
    • During landing, the bird extends its bastard wing to prevent stalling.