broody
US /ˈbruː.di/
UK /ˈbruː.di/
形容詞
1.
孵蛋的, 孵蛋的母雞
a hen inclined to brood
範例:
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The farmer noticed the broody hen sitting on a clutch of eggs.
農夫注意到那隻孵蛋的母雞正孵著一窩蛋。
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We need to separate the broody hen from the others to ensure the eggs hatch safely.
我們需要將孵蛋的母雞與其他母雞分開，以確保雞蛋安全孵化。
2.
憂鬱的, 沉思的, 悶悶不樂的
preoccupied with depressing, morbid, or painful memories or thoughts
範例:
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He's been very broody since his pet passed away.
自從他的寵物去世後，他一直很憂鬱。
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Her broody silence worried her friends.
她憂鬱的沉默讓她的朋友們很擔心。
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