quill

US /kwɪl/
UK /kwɪl/
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1.

羽毛, 鹅毛笔

a main wing or tail feather of a bird

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The artist used a bird's quill to draw fine lines.
艺术家用鸟的羽毛画细线。
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He found a large eagle quill on the forest floor.
他在森林地面上发现了一根巨大的鹰羽毛。
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featherpinion
2.

鹅毛笔

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.
她把鹅毛笔蘸进墨水瓶，开始写信。
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Ancient scribes often used quills for their manuscripts.
古代抄写员经常用鹅毛笔书写手稿。
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feather pen
3.

刺, 豪猪刺

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

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The porcupine raised its quills in defense.
豪猪竖起了它的刺以自卫。
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Be careful, the hedgehog's quills are very sharp.
小心，刺猬的刺非常锋利。
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spinepricklebristle
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quilling