quill

US /kwɪl/
UK /kwɪl/
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1.

羽毛, 鵝毛筆

a main wing or tail feather of a bird

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The artist used a bird's quill to draw fine lines.
藝術家使用鳥的羽毛畫細線。
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He found a large eagle quill on the forest floor.
他在森林地面上發現了一根巨大的鷹羽毛。
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featherpinion
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鵝毛筆

a pen made from a bird's feather, used for writing before the invention of fountain pens

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She dipped her quill into the inkwell and began to write a letter.
她把鵝毛筆蘸進墨水瓶，開始寫信。
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Ancient scribes often used quills for their manuscripts.
古代抄寫員經常使用鵝毛筆書寫手稿。
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feather pen
3.

刺, 豪豬刺

a sharp, stiff hair or spine, especially of a porcupine or hedgehog

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The porcupine raised its quills in defense.
豪豬豎起了它的刺以自衛。
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Be careful, the hedgehog's quills are very sharp.
小心，刺蝟的刺非常鋒利。
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spinepricklebristle
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quilling