单词 | raven-like |
释义 | > as lemmasˈraven-like ˈraven-like adj. resembling or characteristic of a raven. ΚΠ 1609 T. Dekker Ravens Almanacke (STC 6519.2) sig. A3v Now I say and prophecie it (with a Rauen-like voice) that like Lyons robd of their young, shall you goe vp and downe madding and raging [etc]. 1772 Cooper i. i. 3 With raven-like voice, he endeavours to sing. 1876 ‘G. Eliot’ Daniel Deronda II. iii. xxii. 82 Said Mrs. Arrowpoint, in her most raven-like tones. 1993 Great Exped. Summer 46/3 The currawongs, big black ravenlike birds with white wingtips and tailtips and piercing yellow eyes. < as lemmas |
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