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bird of night

/bɜːrd əv naɪt/

翻译: 对猫头鹰的过时或诗意称呼,因其夜间活动的习性而得名。也可用作比喻,形容在夜间活动或保持清醒的人。

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/bɜːrd əv naɪt/formal已废弃
  • zh对猫头鹰的过时或诗意称呼,因其夜间活动的习性而得名。也可用作比喻,形容在夜间活动或保持清醒的人。

An old-fashioned or poetic term for an owl, referring to its nocturnal habits. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person who is active or awake during the night.

  1. B2formal

    A poetic or literary term for an owl, a nocturnal bird of prey.

    zh夜鸟

    • The bird of night hooted softly from the old oak tree.
    • In many cultures, the bird of night is a symbol of wisdom.
    • The poet described the bird of night as a silent hunter.