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hen hawk

/ˈhen ˌhɔːk/

翻译: 指捕食鸡等家禽的猛禽,特指鹰或隼;也比喻专门猎取弱小或弱势群体的人,含贬义。

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/ˈhen ˌhɔːk/C1informal
  • zh指捕食鸡等家禽的猛禽,特指鹰或隼;也比喻专门猎取弱小或弱势群体的人,含贬义。

A common name for a bird of prey, specifically a hawk that preys on chickens and other domestic fowl; also used figuratively to describe a person who preys on the weak or vulnerable.

  1. Bird of preyB2formalamerican

    A common name for certain hawks that prey on poultry and small birds, especially the Cooper's hawk or the northern goshawk.

    zh捕食家禽的鹰

    • The hen hawk circled above the farm, looking for chickens.
    • Farmers often try to scare away hen hawks to protect their flocks.
    • A hen hawk is known for its swift and agile flight.