wing

• 名词，指鸟、昆虫或飞机用来飞行的部分，也指建筑物的侧翼或附属部分。

A noun referring to the part of a bird, insect, or airplane that enables flight, or an extension or part of a building.

1. Bird or insect appendageA1formal

   One of the pair of limbs used by birds, bats, or insects for flying.

   翅膀

   • The bird spread its wings and flew away.
   • Butterflies have beautiful colorful wings.
   • The eagle's wings spanned over six feet.

   同义词alapinion

2. Aircraft partA2formal

   The main horizontal structure on an airplane that provides lift.

   机翼

   • The plane's wings were damaged during landing.
   • Passengers sat near the wing of the aircraft.
   • The wing flaps help control the plane's speed.

   同义词aerofoilairfoil

3. Building sectionB1formal

   A part of a building that extends from the main structure.

   侧翼

   • The hospital's east wing houses the emergency department.
   • They met in the west wing of the palace.
   • The new wing of the school will open next year.

   同义词additionannexellextension

4. Political factionB2formal

   A group within a political party or organization with shared views.

   政治派系

   • The left wing of the party supports more reforms.
   • He belongs to the conservative wing of the organization.
   • The right wing dominated the conference.

   同义词armbloccaucusfactiongroupingside

• 动词，指即兴发挥或毫无准备地做某事，常用于言语或行动中。

A verb used to indicate improvising or performing something without preparation, often in the context of speaking or acting.

1. ImproviseB2informal

   To speak or perform without preparation, making it up as you go along.

   即兴发挥

   • He had to wing his speech when the teleprompter failed.
   • She winged the interview and got the job.
   • Don't worry, I'll wing it during the presentation.

   同义词ad-libimprovisejamriffvamp

   反义词planpreparerehearse

2. Travel by flyingB1formal

   To fly or travel by aircraft.

   飞行

   • They winged their way across the Atlantic.
   • The pilot winged the passengers safely to New York.
   • We winged to Paris for the weekend.

   同义词flyglidesoar

3. Wound in the wingC1formal

   To injure a bird or person in the wing or arm without causing serious harm.

   打伤翅膀

   • The hunter winged the duck but it escaped.
   • He was winged in the arm during the shootout.
   • The bullet only winged her shoulder.

   同义词hithurtinjurewound