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storm petrel

/stɔːrm ˈpɛtrəl/

翻译: 一种小型海鸟,属于海燕科,以贴近海面低飞、常在风暴时出现而闻名;也比喻带来麻烦或与冲突相关的人。

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/stɔːrm ˈpɛtrəl/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种小型海鸟,属于海燕科,以贴近海面低飞、常在风暴时出现而闻名;也比喻带来麻烦或与冲突相关的人。

A small seabird of the family Hydrobatidae, known for flying low over the ocean surface and often seen during storms; also used figuratively to describe a person who brings trouble or is associated with conflict.

  1. B2formal

    A small seabird of the family Hydrobatidae, often seen flying low over the ocean during storms.

    zh海燕

    • The storm petrel is known for its ability to fly in rough weather.
    • We spotted a storm petrel skimming the waves during the gale.
    • Storm petrels are often called 'Mother Carey's chickens' by sailors.
  2. Troublemaker or harbinger of conflictC1informalbritish

    A person who is associated with or causes trouble, conflict, or unrest, often appearing when problems arise.

    zh麻烦制造者

    • He's a storm petrel in the office, always stirring up arguments.
    • The journalist was known as a storm petrel, exposing scandals wherever she went.
    • Every political movement has its storm petrels who thrive on controversy.