词汇 | quail |
释义 | quail (verb) quail 2 ENTRIES FOUND: quail (noun) quail (verb) 1 quail /ˈkweɪl/ noun plural quail or quails 1 quail /ˈkweɪl/ noun plural quail or quails Learner's definition of QUAIL 1 [count] : a kind of small wild bird that is often hunted鹑;鹌鹑 2 [noncount] : the meat of quail eaten as food鹌鹑肉 We had quail for dinner.我们晚餐吃了鹌鹑肉。 2 quail /ˈkweɪl/ verb quails; quailed; quailing 2 quail /ˈkweɪl/ verb quails; quailed; quailing Learner's definition of QUAIL [no object] literary : to feel afraid and often to show your fear in a way that can be clearly seen(感到或显得)胆怯恐惧 Other politicians quailed before him.在他面前,其他政治人物都显得有点胆怯。 He quailed at the thought of seeing her again.一想到还要见到她,他就感到害怕。 |
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