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roost

US /ruːst/
UK /ruːst/
"roost" picture

名词

栖息地, 鸟巢

a place where birds regularly settle or congregate to rest at night

示例:
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The chickens returned to their roost at dusk.
黄昏时分，鸡回到了它们的栖息地。
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A large flock of starlings gathered at their communal roost.
一大群椋鸟聚集在它们的公共栖息地。
同义词:
perch nest coop henhouse

动词

栖息, 过夜

(of a bird) settle or congregate for rest or sleep

示例:
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The pigeons roosted on the old church tower.
鸽子在古老的教堂塔楼上栖息。
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Birds often roost in dense trees for protection.
鸟类常在茂密的树林中栖息以求保护。
同义词:
perch settle rest sleep
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