broody
US /ˈbruː.di/
UK /ˈbruː.di/
形容词
1.
孵蛋的, 孵蛋的母鸡
a hen inclined to brood
示例:
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The farmer noticed the broody hen sitting on a clutch of eggs.
农夫注意到那只孵蛋的母鸡正孵着一窝蛋。
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We need to separate the broody hen from the others to ensure the eggs hatch safely.
我们需要将孵蛋的母鸡与其他母鸡分开，以确保鸡蛋安全孵化。
2.
忧郁的, 沉思的, 闷闷不乐的
preoccupied with depressing, morbid, or painful memories or thoughts
示例:
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He's been very broody since his pet passed away.
自从他的宠物去世后，他一直很忧郁。
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Her broody silence worried her friends.
她忧郁的沉默让她的朋友们很担心。
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