plural wings
plural wings
Learner's definition of WING
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a : a part of an animal's body that is used for flying or gliding翼;翅膀 -
a bird's wing鸟的翅膀
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bat/insect wings蝙蝠/昆虫翅膀
— see picture at bird b : the wing of a bird and especially a chicken eaten as food禽类翅膀;(尤指供食用的)鸡翅 —
often plural常用复数 — see also buffalo wing 2
[count] : one of usually two long, flat parts of an airplane that extend from the sides and make it possible for the airplane to fly机翼 — see picture at airplane; see also water wings 3
[count] : a particular section of a large building(大型建筑物的)翼部,侧厅 -
In the library's north wing, you'll find the current periodicals.在图书馆的北翼楼,你能看到最新的期刊。
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She works in the pediatric wing of the hospital.她在医院的儿科楼上班。
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The guest room is in the east wing.客房在东翼楼。
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the wings : the areas on the sides of a stage where performers wait before going onto the stage(舞台的)侧面,侧翼 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 5 [count]
a : a particular part of a large organization or group(大型组织或团体中的)派,翼 b : a group of military airplanes空军联队 6
[count] sports : a person who plays on the offense in a position that is towards the sides of the playing area in sports like hockey and soccer(冰球、足球等运动中的)边锋,侧翼队员 — called also winger
clip someone's wings
: to limit someone's ability to do or say things限制某人(做或说的)能力
get your wings
chiefly US, informal 1
: to officially become a pilot : to receive the license that allows you to fly an airplane, helicopter, etc.正式成为一名飞行员;获得飞行执照 2
: to gain experience in something获得经验
on a wing and a prayer
informal
: without much chance of success成功机会微乎其微
spread your wings
: to become more independent and confident : to try doing new things展翅高飞(更自信地尝试新鲜事物) -
He's known as a comic actor, but he's spreading his wings and trying a serious role in his new movie.他是个公认的喜剧演员,现在开始多方面施展才能,在一部新电影中尝试一个严肃的角色。
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College gave her a chance to spread her wings.大学给她一个变得更加独立和自信的机会。
take (someone) under your wing
: to help, teach, or take care of (someone who is younger or has less experience than you)帮助;教导;关照
take wing
: to begin to fly展翅飞翔 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 — winglike
/ˈwɪŋˌlaɪk/ adjective [more winglike; most winglike] 2 wing /ˈwɪŋ/ verb
wings; winged; winging
wings; winged; winging
Learner's definition of WING
1
: to travel to a place by flying there飞往 [no object]
[+ object]
2
[+ object] US, informal : to throw (something) forcefully用力扔(某物) 3
[+ object] US, informal : to touch or hit (someone or something) especially in the arm or wing while moving past : graze擦伤(尤指手臂或翅膀)
wing it
informal
: to do or try to do something without much practice or preparation临时应付;即兴而为 -
I hadn't practiced the part, so I got up there and winged it.我没排练过那个角色,只好上场即兴发挥。
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We weren't sure what we were doing. We were just winging it.我们也不确定到底在做什么。我们只是即兴而为。