os.trich
n.(名词)
【复数】 ostrich 或 os.trich.es
A large, swift-running flightless bird(Struthio camelus) of Africa, characterized by a long bare neck, small head, and two-toed feet. It is the largest living bird.
鸵鸟:非洲一种体形巨大、不会飞但奔跑迅捷的鸟(鸵鸟) ,特征为脖子长而无毛、头小、脚有两趾。是世界上存活着的最大的鸟
A rhea.
美洲鸵
One who tries to avoid disagreeable situations by refusing to face them.
鸵鸟般回避现实的人:企图靠拒绝面对现实来躲避不利情况的人
来源:
Middle English
中古英语
from Old French ostrusce, ostrice
源自 古法语 ostrusce, ostrice
Medieval Latin ostrica
中世纪拉丁语 ostrica
both from Vulgar Latin *avis strôthiô
都源自 俗拉丁语 *avis strôthiô
Latin avis [bird] * see awi-
拉丁语 avis [鸟] *参见 awi-
Late Latin strôthiô [ostrich] * see struthious
后期拉丁语 strôthiô [鸵鸟] *参见 struthious