| 单词 | fledgling |
| 释义 | fledgling (once / 4439 pages) 1nadj 2nadj A fledgling is a fuzzy baby bird just learning to fly, or someone (like a baby bird) who's brand new at doing something. Awww. If you're not talking about a baby bird, fledgling is often used as an adjective describing a new participant in something, like a fledgling senator still learning the ropes of how to legislate, or a fledgling drama program trying to build audiences for its plays. It can also mean inexperienced and young, like the fledgling photographer for the school paper who accidentally erases all the pictures. If you're British, spell it fledgeling if you like, both spellings are correct. WORD FAMILYfledgling: fledglings USAGE EXAMPLESThe war permanently dispersed the fledgling Oriental Artists’ Group. New York Times(Dec 30, 2016) The program is seeking between $7 million and $10 million from individuals and outside agencies to invest in the fledgling companies. Washington Times(Dec 22, 2016) The new policy is aimed at encouraging fledgling carriers to boost domestic flights serving secondary markets in China rather than focusing exclusively on big cities. Reuters(Dec 18, 2016) 1 1n young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying Syn|Hyper fledgeling young bird a bird that is still young 2adj (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers 2a fledgling robin Syn fledgeling fledged, mature (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination 1n any new participant in some activity Syn|Hypo|Hyper entrant, fledgeling, freshman, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, starter enlistee, recruit any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces) beginner, initiate, novice, tiro, tyro someone new to a field or activity 2adj young and inexperienced a fledgling enterprise a fledgling skier Syn callow, unfledged inexperienced, inexperient lacking practical experience or training |
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