英语词汇“plume”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

plume n., v., plumed, plum•ing.
n. [countable]

Birdsa large, long, or conspicuous feather.

v. [~ + object]

to cover or decorate with plumes.

plumed, adj.

plume n., v., plumed, plum•ing.
n.

Birdsa feather.
Birdsa large, long, or conspicuous feather:the brilliant plume of a peacock.
Birdsa soft, fluffy feather:the plume of an egret.
any plumose part or formation.
a feather, a tuft of feathers, or some substitute, worn as an ornament, as on a hat, helmet, etc.
a feather or featherlike token of honor or distinction, esp. one worn on a helmet.
plumage.
Physicsa vertically or longitudinally moving, rising, or expanding fluid body, as of smoke or water.
Ecology, Physicsa visible pattern of smoke resulting from emissions from a stack, flue, or chimney.
GeologyAlso called mantle plume. a deep-seated upwelling of magma within the earth's mantle. Cf. diapir.

v.t.

to furnish, cover, or adorn with plumes or feathers.
Birds(of a bird) to preen (itself or its feathers).
to feel complacent satisfaction with (oneself );
pride (oneself ) (often fol. by on or upon):She sat before the mirror, pluming herself upon her beauty.

Latin plūma soft feather ( Old English plūm-, in plūmfether downy feather)
Middle French
earlier plome, plume, Middle English plume 1350–1400

plume′less, adj.
plume′like′, adj.

plume /pluːm/ n

a feather, esp one that is large or ornamental
a feather or cluster of feathers worn esp formerly as a badge or ornament in a headband, hat, etc
any feathery part, such as the structure on certain fruits and seeds that aids dispersal by wind
something that resembles a plume: a plume of smoke
a token or decoration of honour; prize

vb (transitive)

to adorn or decorate with feathers or plumes
(of a bird) to clean or preen (itself or its feathers)
followed by on or upon: to pride or congratulate (oneself)

Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French, from Latin plūma downy feather

单词	plume
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 plume /plum/USA pronunciation n., v., plumed, plum•ing. n. [countable] Birdsa large, long, or conspicuous feather. v. [~ + object] to cover or decorate with plumes. plumed, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 plume (plo̅o̅m),USA pronunciation n., v., plumed, plum•ing. n. Birdsa feather. Birdsa large, long, or conspicuous feather:the brilliant plume of a peacock. Birdsa soft, fluffy feather:the plume of an egret. any plumose part or formation. a feather, a tuft of feathers, or some substitute, worn as an ornament, as on a hat, helmet, etc. a feather or featherlike token of honor or distinction, esp. one worn on a helmet. plumage. Physicsa vertically or longitudinally moving, rising, or expanding fluid body, as of smoke or water. Ecology, Physicsa visible pattern of smoke resulting from emissions from a stack, flue, or chimney. GeologyAlso called mantle plume. a deep-seated upwelling of magma within the earth's mantle. Cf. diapir. v.t. to furnish, cover, or adorn with plumes or feathers. Birds(of a bird) to preen (itself or its feathers). to feel complacent satisfaction with (oneself ); pride (oneself ) (often fol. by on or upon):She sat before the mirror, pluming herself upon her beauty. Latin plūma soft feather ( Old English plūm-, in plūmfether downy feather) Middle French earlier plome, plume, Middle English plume 1350–1400 plume′less, adj. plume′like′, adj. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: plume /pluːm/ n a feather, esp one that is large or ornamental a feather or cluster of feathers worn esp formerly as a badge or ornament in a headband, hat, etc any feathery part, such as the structure on certain fruits and seeds that aids dispersal by wind something that resembles a plume: a plume of smoke a token or decoration of honour; prize vb (transitive) to adorn or decorate with feathers or plumes (of a bird) to clean or preen (itself or its feathers) followed by on or upon: to pride or congratulate (oneself) Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French, from Latin plūma downy feather
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