ostrich

'ɒstritʃ
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
n. fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird

中文翻译

n. 鸵鸟

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Collins 星级
20,008
BNC 频率
18,490
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记忆技巧

ostrich 这个词没有明显的词根词缀，但它来源于拉丁语 avis struthio，意思是“鸵鸟”。可以记住这个来源来帮助记忆。

例句

1. The ostrich is the largest bird in the world.
鸵鸟是世界上最大的鸟。
2. Ostriches can run very fast, reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour.
鸵鸟能跑得非常快，速度可达每小时45英里。
3. Many people visit the zoo to see the ostrich and learn about its habits.
许多人去动物园看鸵鸟，了解它的习性。

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