ostrich
US /ˈɑː.strɪtʃ/
UK /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/
名词
1.
鸵鸟
a large, flightless, fast-running bird of Africa, with a long neck and long legs.
示例:
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The ostrich is the largest living bird.
鸵鸟是现存最大的鸟类。
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An ostrich can run up to 70 km/h.
鸵鸟可以跑时速70公里。
2.
鸵鸟政策者
a person who refuses to acknowledge or face a problem or danger.
示例:
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Don't be an ostrich and ignore the rising debt.
不要做鸵鸟，忽视不断增长的债务。
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He's an ostrich when it comes to his health problems.
在健康问题上，他就像个鸵鸟。