Turtledoves Meaning in English
word · lemma: turtledove
ˈtɝt̬əlˌdʌvz
TUR-tl-duhvz
ˈtɜːtldəvz
TUR-tl-duvz
释义
Turtledoves are small, gentle birds known for their soft, cooing sounds. They are often symbols of love or peace in stories and songs.
用法与细微差别
Most often appears in poetic or literary contexts, especially in the phrase "two turtledoves," such as in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Used less in everyday speech; may symbolize romance, peace, or partnership.
Spanish: tórtolasPortuguese (BR): rolasPortuguese (PT): pombas-casacoChinese (Simplified): 斑鸠Chinese (Traditional): 斑鳩Hindi: फाख्ताArabic: يمامBengali: টার্টলডাভ - শান্তিপায়ী কবুতরRussian: горлица - горлицыJapanese: キジバトVietnamese: chim cu gáyKorean: 비둘기 - 멧비둘기Turkish: kumruUrdu: فاختہIndonesian: burung perkutut
例句
There are two turtledoves in the tree.
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Turtledoves make a soft cooing sound.
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Many people see turtledoves as a sign of peace.
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The park was filled with the gentle calls of turtledoves at sunset.
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He gave her a pair of porcelain turtledoves as a romantic gift.
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You know the song—"two turtledoves and a partridge in a pear tree."
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