单词 | pigeon |
释义 | pi·geonBrE /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ NAmE /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ noun a fat grey and white bird with short legs . Pigeons are common in cities and also live in woods and fields where people shoot them for sport or food 鸽子◆ the sound of pigeons cooing 鸽子咕咕的叫声 ➡ compare dove1 (1 ) ➡ see also carrier pigeon, clay pigeon shooting, homing pigeon, wood pigeon ● be sb's pigeon (old-fashioned , BrE ) to be sb's responsibility or business 是某人的职责(或事情)● put /set the cat among the ˈpigeons (BrE ) to say or do sth that is likely to cause trouble 引起麻烦;招惹是非 |
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