Quill
01
刺, 背刺
a sharp, stiff, hollow spine found on the body of porcupines or hedgehogs, serving as a defensive mechanism against predators
02
羽毛笔, 鹅毛笔
a writing tool made from a bird feather, typically the large flight feather of a goose or swan, with a sharpened end
例子
In colonial times, people used quills to write letters and documents.
在殖民时代，人们用羽毛笔来写信和文件。
The calligrapher skillfully crafted ornate letters using a quill and ink.
书法家巧妙地用羽毛笔和墨水制作了华丽的字母。
03
羽毛, 羽轴
the hollow spine of a feather
04
羽毛, 飞羽
any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
