petrel

• 一种体型相对较小的长翅海鸟，鼻孔呈管状，以远离陆地、在开阔大洋上飞行而著称。

A relatively small, long-winged seabird with tube-shaped nostrils, known for flying far from land over the open ocean.

1. C1formal

   A relatively small, long-winged, tube-nosed seabird that typically flies far from land, often over the open ocean.

   海燕

   • The storm petrel is known for its ability to fly in rough weather.
   • Petrels are often seen gliding over the waves far from the coast.
   • Ornithologists study the migration patterns of the petrel.