beak
n.(名词)
The horny, projecting structure forming the mandibles of a bird, especially one that is strong, sharp, and useful in striking and tearing; a bill.鸟喙,鸟嘴:构成鸟嘴上下喙的角质突出结构,尤指坚硬、锋利且有撕扯、刺穿之功用;鸟喙,鸟嘴A similar structure in other animals, such as turtles, insects, or fish.喙状嘴:其它动物类似的喙状结构,如海龟、昆虫或鱼类A usually firm, tapering tip on certain plant structures, such as some seeds and fruits.坚果:某些植物组织上通常硬而坚的顶端,如一些种子和果实A beaklike structure or part, as:鸟喙:似鸟嘴的结构和部分,如:The spout of a pitcher.大壶嘴A metal or metal-clad ram projecting from the bow of an ancient warship.铁嘴:古代战舰船头上突出的金属或包有金属的铁嘴撞角Informal The human nose.【非正式用语】 人的鼻子Chiefly British 【多用于英国】 A schoolmaster.校长A judge.法官
来源:Middle English bek 中古英语 bek from Old French bec 源自 古法语 bec from Latin beccus 源自 拉丁语 beccus [of Celtic origin] [起源于凯尔特语的]
【引伸】
beaked
adj.(形容词)