eyrie
US /ˈɪr.i/
UK /ˈɪə.ri/
名詞
1.
鷹巢, 猛禽巢
a large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or in a tall tree
範例:
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The hikers spotted an eagle's eyrie high on the mountain cliff.
徒步旅行者在山崖高處發現了一個鷹巢。
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From their mountain eyrie, the falcons had a panoramic view of the valley.
從山上的鷹巢，獵鷹可以俯瞰山谷的全景。
2.
高巢, 隱蔽處
a high, remote, or secluded place
範例:
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The artist worked in his secluded mountain eyrie, finding inspiration in the solitude.
這位藝術家在他隱蔽的山間寓所裡工作，在孤獨中尋找靈感。
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The old lighthouse served as a lonely eyrie for the keeper, overlooking the stormy sea.
那座古老的燈塔是看守人孤獨的高巢，俯瞰著波濤洶湧的大海。