plume

名词 plume:

1. a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
2. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
   同义词：feather, plumage

动词 plume:

1. rip off; ask an unreasonable price
   同义词：overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, pluck, rob, hook
2. be proud of
   同义词：pride, congratulate
3. deck with a plume
4. clean with one's bill
   同义词：preen
5. form a plume
6. dress or groom with elaborate care
   同义词：preen, primp, dress

1. A plume formerly used to trim women's hats.
   装饰羽毛用作装饰妇女女帽的羽毛
2. Resembling a feather or plume.
   似羽毛的类似羽毛或大羽的
3. He does not plume himself on these achievements.
   他并不因这些成就而自夸。

plume

n.（名词）
A feather, especially a large and showy one:
大羽毛：羽毛，尤指一根较大而引人注目的羽毛：
例句：
the long plumes of a heron in the breeding season.
处在繁殖季节一只鹭的长羽毛

A large feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament or symbol of rank, as on a helmet.
羽饰：作为装饰或等级标志佩戴的一支大羽毛或一簇羽毛，如头盔上的羽饰
A token of honor or achievement.
荣耀或成就的标志
A structure or form that is like a long feather:
羽状物：象一支长羽的结构或形式：
例句：
a plume of smoke.
一缕烟

Ecology A space in air, water, or soil containing pollutants released from a point source.
【生态学】 含污染质的空气：空气、水或土壤中含有从一个点状源释放出的污染物的空间
Geology An upwelling of molten material from the earth`s mantle.
【地质学】 地柱：从地幔隆起的一段熔化物
v.tr.（及物动词）
plumed,plum.ing,plumes
To decorate, cover, or supply with or as if with plumes.
以羽毛装饰：用或仿佛用羽毛来装饰、覆盖或提供
To smooth (feathers); preen.
梳平（羽毛）；梳理
To congratulate (oneself) in a self-satisfied way:
自豪：以一种自我满足的方式庆贺（自己）：
例句：
plumed himself on his victory.
他以胜利自豪

来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Latin plôma
源自 拉丁语 plôma