eagle

• 一种大型猛禽，具有弯曲的喙、强壮的爪和敏锐的视力，常被用作力量和自由的象征。

A large bird of prey with a hooked beak, powerful talons, and keen eyesight, often used as a symbol of strength and freedom.

1. Large bird of preyA2formal

   A large, powerful bird of prey with a hooked beak and strong talons, known for its keen eyesight.

   鹰

   • An eagle soared high above the mountains.
   • The eagle caught a fish with its sharp talons.
   • Bald eagles are a symbol of the United States.

2. Golf termB1informal

   A score of two strokes under par on a golf hole.

   老鹰球

   • He scored an eagle on the 18th hole.
   • She was thrilled to get an eagle in the tournament.
   • An eagle is a rare and impressive achievement in golf.

• 在高尔夫中打出低于标准杆两杆的成绩（即老鹰球）；也指取得显著成功或优异成绩。

A verb meaning to score two strokes under par on a golf hole, or to achieve a notable success.

1. Score two under parB2formalsport

   In golf, to complete a hole in two strokes fewer than par.

   老鹰球

   • He eagled the 18th hole to win the tournament.
   • She managed to eagle the par-5 hole with a long putt.
   • The golfer eagled the final hole, finishing the round at -3.

   反义词bogeydouble-bogey