bird of prey
US /ˌbɜːrd əv ˈpreɪ/
UK /ˌbɜːrd əv ˈpreɪ/
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猛禽, 食肉鸟
a bird that hunts and kills other animals for food, such as an eagle, hawk, or owl
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Eagles are magnificent birds of prey.
老鹰是雄伟的猛禽。
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The falcon, a swift bird of prey, soared high above the desert.
猎鹰，一种敏捷的猛禽，在沙漠上空高高翱翔。