raven

• 一种大型的黑色鸟类，喙粗壮且直，尾呈楔形，属于鸦科。常与乌鸦区分，体型更大，羽毛全黑，叫声低沉。

A large black bird characterized by a straight bill and a long, wedge-shaped tail.

1. Large black birdB1formal

   A large, black bird with a straight bill and a long, wedge-shaped tail, known for its intelligence and often associated with mythology.

   渡鸦

   • A raven perched on the old oak tree.
   • Ravens are known to solve complex puzzles.
   • The raven's call echoed through the valley.

• 过时动词，意为贪婪地吞食或掠夺；也用于形容像渡鸦一样搜寻猎物或觅食。

An archaic verb meaning to devour greedily or to plunder; also used to describe the act of seeking prey like a raven.

1. Seize by violenceC2formal

   To obtain or take something by force or aggression.

   强夺

   • The invaders ravened the village, taking everything of value.
   • He ravened the treasure from the defeated army.
   • The pirates ravened the coastal towns for supplies.

   同义词despoilgrabpillageplunderseizesnatchwrest

   反义词bestowcedegivegrantofferrelinquishrestorereturnsurrenderyield

2. Prey on or huntC2formal

   To hunt for or prey upon something, often in a predatory manner.

   掠夺

   • The wolves ravened the deer in the forest.
   • Hawks raven small rodents in the fields.
   • The lion ravened its prey under the cover of darkness.

   同义词chasehuntpreypursuestalk

3. Eat greedilyC2formal

   To consume food in a voracious or greedy manner.

   狼吞虎咽

   • The starving man ravened the bread as soon as it was given.
   • They ravened the feast without pausing for conversation.
   • The children ravened the cake before anyone else could have a slice.

   同义词cramdevourglutgorgegormandizeguzzlesatestuffwolfwolf down

4. Feed greedilyC2formal

   To feed on something with great eagerness or gluttony.

   狼吞虎咽

   • The vultures ravened on the carcass.
   • He ravened on the lavish buffet at the party.
   • The pigs ravened on the scraps thrown into the pen.

   同义词devourglutgobblegorgeguzzlewolf