词汇 albatross 在中文的含义

albatross 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

albatross

US /ˈæl.bə.trɑːs/

UK /ˈæl.bə.trɒs/

信天翁

a very large oceanic bird with long narrow wings, found especially in the South Pacific and Antarctic Oceans

示例:

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The majestic albatross soared gracefully above the waves.

雄伟的信天翁在海浪上空优雅地翱翔。

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Sailors often see albatrosses following their ships.

水手们经常看到信天翁跟着他们的船。

同义词:

mollymawk gooney bird

负担, 障碍

a source of frustration or guilt that hinders progress

示例:

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The old factory became an albatross around the company's neck.

那家旧工厂成了公司的一个沉重负担。

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His past mistakes were an albatross he couldn't shake off.

他过去的错误是他无法摆脱的沉重负担。

同义词:

burden hindrance millstone curse bane