Raven
01
ワタリガラス, 烏
a large black bird belonging to the crow family with shiny feathers and a loud unpleasant call
例
The raven perched atop the gnarled branch, its glossy black feathers glistening in the moonlight.
カラスはごつごつした枝の上に止まり、月明かりにきらめく光沢のある黒い羽を広げた。
With a croak, the raven signaled the approach of dawn, its call echoing through the silent forest.
一声の鳴き声で、カラスは夜明けの接近を告げ、その叫びは静かな森に響き渡った。
raven
01
(especially of hair) shiny and black in color
例
She had long, raven hair that gleamed in the sunlight.
His raven locks contrasted sharply with his pale skin.
to raven
01
to eat greedily or ravenously
例
He ravened the meal as soon as it was served.
The children ravened their sandwiches after school.
02
(often of animals) to feed greedily
例
Predators raven on prey in winter when food is scarce.
Birds ravened at the spilled grain.
03
to prey on, hunt, or plunder
例
The army ravened the countryside.
Pirates ravened ships along the coast.
04
to seize, take, or obtain by violence or force
例
The rebels ravened the treasury.
They ravened the jewelry during the attack.
語彙ツリー
ravenous
raven
