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broody hen

/ˈbruːdi hen/

翻译: 母鸡表现出强烈的孵蛋本能,常因激素变化而停止产蛋并变得护巢。也指想要抱窝孵蛋的母鸡。

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/ˈbruːdi hen/B1informal
  • zh母鸡表现出强烈的孵蛋本能,常因激素变化而停止产蛋并变得护巢。也指想要抱窝孵蛋的母鸡。

A hen that is determined to sit on eggs to hatch them, often characterized by a hormonal state that makes her stop laying eggs and become protective of her nest.

  1. Mother henB1formal

    A hen that is determined to sit on a clutch of eggs to hatch them, often becoming protective and staying in the nest.

    zh抱窝母鸡

    • The broody hen refused to leave her nest.
    • Farmers often separate a broody hen from the rest of the flock.
    • A broody hen will puff up her feathers and cluck softly.