Quail
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鹌鹑, 普通鹌鹑
a small, short-tailed, ground-dwelling game bird with brownish plumage
例子
The hunter 's dog pointed motionlessly at a quail hiding in the tall grass.
猎人的狗一动不动地指向一只藏在深草中的鹌鹑。
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
例子
The restaurant 's signature dish was roasted quail served with a wild rice pilaf.
这家餐厅的招牌菜是烤鹌鹑，配以野生稻米抓饭。
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
例子
She began to quail at the thought of speaking in front of a large audience.
想到要在众多观众面前讲话，她开始畏缩了。
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。
