feather

• 指鸟类皮肤上生长的轻软扁平的角质结构，覆盖鸟体；也泛指类似羽毛的轻软物（如羽毛状装饰、箭羽等）。

A noun referring to one of the light, soft, flat structures that grow from the skin of birds and cover their bodies.

1. Bird coveringA1formal

   One of the light, soft, flat structures that grow from a bird's skin and cover its body.

   羽毛

   • The bird lost a feather during its flight.
   • She found a beautiful blue feather on the ground.
   • Feathers help birds to fly and stay warm.

   同义词downplumequill

2. Decorative itemA2informal

   A feather used as an ornament or decoration, often in hats or costumes.

   羽毛（装饰用）

   • Her hat was decorated with an ostrich feather.
   • The costume had colorful feathers sewn onto the sleeves.
   • He wore a feather in his cap as a symbol of achievement.

   同义词aigrettepanacheplume

• 动词，指覆盖、铺垫或用羽毛装饰；也指转动（船桨）使桨叶与水面平行，以减少风的阻力。

A verb meaning to cover, line, or decorate with feathers, or to turn (oars) so that the blades are horizontal to reduce wind resistance.

1. To cover or line with feathersB2formal

   To provide or adorn something with feathers, often used in the context of making pillows, quilts, or arrows.

   用羽毛装饰

   • The artisan feathered the arrows for better flight.
   • She feathered the pillow with soft goose down.
   • They feathered the costume for the carnival parade.

   同义词fledgeplume

2. To rotate blades (aviation)C1formaltechnical

   To adjust the angle of a propeller blade so that it presents the least resistance to the air, typically in an emergency or to reduce drag.

   顺桨

   • The pilot feathered the propeller after the engine failed.
   • He feathered the blades to minimize drag during the descent.
   • The aircraft's system automatically feathers the propellers in case of a malfunction.

3. To move softly or lightlyB2informal

   To move or touch something in a light, gentle, or delicate manner, similar to the way a feather moves.

   轻触

   • She feathered her fingers through his hair.
   • The dancer feathered across the stage with grace.
   • He feathered the paintbrush over the canvas to create a soft effect.

   同义词brushcaressdriftfloatfluttergrazeskimstroketouchwaft