quail
quail
kweɪl
kveil
British pronunciation
/kwˈe‍ɪl/

“quail”的英语定义和含义

Quail
01

鹌鹑, 普通鹌鹑

a small, short-tailed, ground-dwelling game bird with brownish plumage
quail definition and meaning
example
例子
The California quail, with its distinctive topknot, is a common sight in the western United States.
加利福尼亚鹌鹑,以其独特的冠毛,是美国西部常见的景象。
02

鹌鹑肉, 鹌鹑的肉

the flesh of the quail bird, valued as food for its tender, lean, and flavorful meat
quail definition and meaning
example
例子
Quail is often considered a delicacy and is typically served as a small portion.
鹌鹑通常被认为是一种美味,并且通常以小份供应。
to quail
01

颤抖, 害怕

to experience or express the feeling of fear
example
例子
The soldiers quailed in the face of the enemy's overwhelming numbers.
士兵们在敌人压倒性的数量面前畏缩了
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