fledge

• 动词，指幼鸟长出飞羽并学会飞翔，也指将幼鸟养到能飞。

A verb used to describe a young bird developing wing feathers and learning to fly, or to raise a young bird until it can fly.

1. Raise young birdsB2formaltechnical

   To feed and care for young birds until they develop flight feathers and can fly.

   养育雏鸟

   • The mother bird fledged her chicks over several weeks.
   • The sanctuary successfully fledged three endangered species.
   • They observed the parents fledging the nestlings with care.

   同义词bring upnurtureraiserear

2. Adorn with feathersC1formal

   To decorate or cover something with feathers, often for ornamental or ceremonial purposes.

   饰以羽毛

   • The artisan fledged the ceremonial mask with bright plumes.
   • Ancient warriors fledged their shields to intimidate enemies.
   • She fledged her costume for the carnival parade.

   同义词featherplume

3. Grow feathersB2formaltechnical

   To develop or acquire feathers, said of young birds when they reach a stage of feather growth.

   长羽毛

   • The chicks begin to fledge after about two weeks.
   • Eaglets fledge slowly, relying on their parents for food.
   • Once the bird fledges, it is ready to leave the nest.

   同义词feather

   反义词moltmoult