eyrie
US /ˈɪr.i/
UK /ˈɪə.ri/
名词
1.
鹰巢, 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
示例:
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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处发现了一个鹰巢。
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From their mountain eyrie, the falcons had a panoramic view of the valley.
从山上的鹰巢，猎鹰可以俯瞰山谷的全景。
2.
高巢, 隐蔽处
a high, remote, or secluded place
示例:
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The artist worked in his secluded mountain eyrie, finding inspiration in the solitude.
这位艺术家在他隐蔽的山间寓所里工作，在孤独中寻找灵感。
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The old lighthouse served as a lonely eyrie for the keeper, overlooking the stormy sea.
那座古老的灯塔是看守人孤独的高巢，俯瞰着波涛汹涌的大海。