"dove" in Chinese (Simplified)
鸽子
Definition
鸽子是一种常见的小型鸟类,通常为白色,是和平的象征。这个词也可以指支持和平或外交解决问题的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
在美式英语中,“dove”还是“dive”的过去式(英式英语常用“dived”)。“鸽子”象征和平和爱情,有时指支持和平的人,如政治用法。不要和“pigeon”(鸽,一种不同的鸟)混淆。
Examples
A white dove flew over the park.
一只白色的**鸽子**飞过公园。
The dove is a symbol of peace.
**鸽子**是和平的象征。
They released a dove at the wedding ceremony.
他们在婚礼上放飞了一只**鸽子**。
In politics, she's seen as a real dove who always prefers negotiation over conflict.
在政治上,她被认为是真正的**鸽派**,总是倾向于谈判而不是冲突。
I saw a pair of doves building a nest on my balcony.
我看到一对**鸽子**在我阳台上搭窝。
When he dove into the water, a dove landed nearby, completely unfazed.
当他跳入水中时,一只**鸽子**就在附近落下,毫不在意。