aerie
US /ˈɪr.i/
UK /ˈɪə.ri/
名詞
1.
鷹巢, 猛禽巢穴
a large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or in a tall tree.
範例:
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The eagle returned to its aerie with food for its young.
老鷹帶著食物回到了它的巢穴。
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From the mountain's peak, the climber could see the distant aerie.
從山頂，登山者可以看到遠處的鷹巢。
2.
高地住所, 高地堡壘
a dwelling or fortress built on a high place.
範例:
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The ancient castle served as an impregnable aerie for the king.
這座古老的城堡是國王堅不可摧的高地堡壘。
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The remote mountain cabin was their private aerie, far from the city noise.
那座偏遠的山口小屋是他們遠離城市喧囂的私人高地住所。
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