hawk

• 指一种猛禽，以锐利的视力和捕猎能力著称；也比喻主张强硬或好战政策的人。

A noun referring to a type of bird of prey, known for its keen eyesight and hunting abilities, or a person who advocates for aggressive or warlike policies.

1. A2formal

   A diurnal bird of prey with broad wings and a strong hooked beak, known for its keen eyesight and hunting ability.

   鹰

   • A hawk circled high above the field looking for prey.
   • The hawk swooped down and caught a mouse.
   • Hawks are often seen perched on telephone poles.

   同义词bird of preyfalconraptor

2. Political hawkB2formal

   A person who advocates for aggressive or warlike policies, especially in foreign affairs.

   鹰派

   • The senator is known as a hawk on defense spending.
   • Hawks in the government pushed for military intervention.
   • The debate between hawks and doves intensified.

   同义词jingomilitaristwarmonger

   反义词dove

• 指在公共场所大声叫卖、推销商品，也指大声清嗓子或咳出痰。

A verb used to indicate the act of selling goods aggressively in public places, or to clear the throat noisily.

1. Sell goods aggressivelyB2informal

   To offer goods for sale in a pushy or aggressive manner, often in public places.

   强行推销

   • Street vendors hawk their wares to passing tourists.
   • He was hawking tickets outside the stadium.
   • They hawk handmade jewelry at the local market.

   同义词hucksterpeddlepitchtoutvend

2. Clear the throatB2informal

   To forcefully expel phlegm or mucus from the throat.

   清嗓子

   • He hawked loudly and spat into the gutter.
   • The old man hawked to clear his throat before speaking.
   • She hawked and coughed throughout the cold.

   同义词cough upexpectoratehockspit