fledge
US /fledʒ/
UK /fledʒ/
动词
1.
长羽毛, 离巢
(of a young bird) develop wing feathers that are large enough for flight
示例:
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The young birds will soon fledge and leave the nest.
幼鸟很快就会长出羽毛并离巢。
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It takes several weeks for the chicks to fledge.
小鸡需要几周时间才能长出羽毛。
2.
使长出羽毛, 训练飞行
provide (a young bird) with feathers or the ability to fly
示例:
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The parent birds work hard to fledge their young.
亲鸟努力喂养幼鸟使其长出羽毛。
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The falconer aims to fledge the young hawk by late summer.
驯鹰人计划在夏末前训练幼鹰使其能够飞行。
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