pheasant

A large, long-tailed bird originally from the Old World, now found in many regions; its meat is often braised and eaten as game.

• 🇨🇳雉科的一种大型长尾鸟，原产于旧大陆，现广泛分布于多地；其肉常被炖煮后作为野味食用。

1. Bird species B1 formal

   A large, long-tailed game bird originally from Asia, now found in many parts of the world, often hunted for sport or food.

   • The hunter spotted a pheasant in the field.
   • Pheasants are known for their colorful plumage.
   • We saw a pheasant running across the road.

   🇨🇳雉鸡

2. Food B2 formal

   The meat of a pheasant, typically cooked by braising or roasting.

   • For dinner, they served roasted pheasant with vegetables.
   • The chef braised the pheasant in a rich wine sauce.
   • Pheasant meat is leaner than chicken.

   🇨🇳野鸡肉

• pheasants plural form
• pheasants' possessive plural form
• pheasant's possessive singular form