covey

US /ˈkʌv.i/
UK /ˈkʌv.i/
"covey" picture
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一群, 一窩

a small flock of birds, especially partridges or quail

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A covey of quail scattered as we approached.
我們走近時，一群鵪鶉散開了。
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We saw a small covey of partridges in the field.
我們在田裡看到了一小群鷓鴣。
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flockbroodbevy
2.

一群, 一夥

a small group of people or things

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A covey of tourists gathered around the monument.
一群遊客聚集在紀念碑周圍。
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The teacher had a small covey of students who always asked insightful questions.
老師有一小群學生，他們總是提出有見地的問題。
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groupclustercollection