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

wings n. (used with a pl. v.)

Also called aviation badge. [Mil. Informal.]a badge bearing the image of a spread pair of bird's wings with a distinctive center design, awarded to an aircrewman on completion of certain requirements.
a gold-embroidered green badge in the shape of a spread pair of bird wings worn by junior and cadette Girl Scouts to indicate previous membership in a Brownie troop.

wing n. [countable]

Birdseither of the two limbs or similar parts of birds, insects, and bats that are specially designed for enabling flight.
something, as the vane of a windmill, that resembles a wing.
Aeronauticsone of a pair of usually long, flat parts of an aircraft that stick out from its body and provide lift.
Architecturea part of a building that sticks out from a central or main part.
Governmentan often extreme group or faction within an organization:the libertarian wing of the party.
Sporta position or player on the far side of the center, as in hockey.
Show BusinessUsually, wings. [plural] the space at the side of a stage, usually not seen by the audience:stood in the wings.

to travel on or as if on wings: [~ + object]Birds wing their way south during the winter.[no object]Birds winging swiftly south.
to wound in the wing or arm:[~ + object]The rifle shot winged him.

Idioms

Idioms in the wings, ready to be called or put into action:We have a new plan waiting in the wings.

Idioms on the wing, in flight;
flying.

Idioms under one's wing, under one's protection, training, or care:takes all new trainees under her wing.

Idioms, Informal Terms wing it, to do something without preparation;
improvise.

winged, adj.
wing•less, adj.

wing n.

Birdseither of the two forelimbs of most birds and of bats, corresponding to the human arms, that are specialized for flight.
Birdseither of two corresponding parts in flightless birds, which may be rudimentary, as in certain ratite birds, or adapted for swimming, as in penguins.
one of the paired, thin, lateral extensions of the body wall of an insect, located on the mesothorax and the metathorax, by means of which it flies.
a similar structure with which gods, angels, demons, etc., are conceived to be provided for the purpose of flying.
Slang Termsan arm of a human being, esp. a baseball player's pitching or throwing arm.
a means or instrument of flight, travel, or progress.
the act or manner of flying.
something resembling or likened to a bird's wing, as a vane or sail of a windmill.
Aeronautics
- one of a pair of airfoils attached transversely to the fuselage of an aircraft and providing lift.
- both airfoils, taken collectively.
Architecturea part of a building projecting on one side of, or subordinate to, a central or main part.
Furnitureeither of two forward extensions of the sides of the back of an easy chair.
Militaryeither of the two side portions of an army or fleet, usually called right wing and left wing, and distinguished from the center;
flank units.
Militaryan administrative and tactical unit of the U.S. Air Force consisting of two or more groups, headquarters, and certain supporting and service units.
Aeronautics(in flight formation) noting a position to the side and just to the rear of another airplane.
[Fort.]either of the longer sides of a crownwork, uniting it to the main work.
Sport(in some team games) any one of the positions, or a player in such a position, on the far side of the center position, known as the left and right wings with reference to the direction of the opposite goal.
Show Business[Theat.]
- Show Businessthe platform or space on the right or left of the stage proper.
- See wing flat.
Anatomyan ala:the wings of the sphenoid.
[Bot.]
- Botanyany leaflike expansion, as of a samara.
- Botanyone of the two side petals of a papilionaceous flower. See diag. under papilionaceous.
Buildingeither of the parts of a double door, screen, etc.
the feather of an arrow.
Governmenta faction within a political party, as at one extreme or the other:conflict between the right wing and the left wing.
Nauticalone of the far side areas of the hold of a merchant vessel.
British Termsa fender of an automobile, truck, bicycle, or other vehicle.
on the wing:
- in flight, or flying:a bird on the wing.
- in motion;
  traveling;
  active:Scouts are on the wing in search of a new talent.
take wing:
- to begin to fly;
  take to the air.
- to leave in haste;
  depart:Our resolutions to economize swiftly took wing.
under one's wing, under one's protection, care, or patronage:She took the orphan under her wing.

v.t.

to equip with wings.
to enable to fly, move rapidly, etc.;
lend speed or celerity to.
to supply with a winglike part, a side structure, etc.
to transport on or as on wings.
to perform or accomplish by wings.
to traverse in flight.
to wound or disable in the wing:to wing a bird.
to wound (a person) in an arm or other nonvital part.
to bring down (as a flying bird) by a shot.
Informal Termsto throw;
lob:He winged a ball through the neighbor's window.
to brush or clean with a wing.
Show Business[Theat.]to perform (a part, role, etc.) relying on prompters in the wings.

v.i.

to travel on or as if on wings;
fly;
soar:They are winging to the coast.
Informal Terms wing it, to accomplish or execute something without sufficient preparation or experience;
improvise:He had no time to study, so he had to wing it.

Old Danish wingæ; compare Norwegian, Swedish vinge, Old Norse vǣngr
Middle English wenge (plural noun, nominal) 1125–75

wing /wɪŋ/ n

either of the modified forelimbs of a bird that are covered with large feathers and specialized for flight in most species
one of the organs of flight of an insect, consisting of a membranous outgrowth from the thorax containing a network of veins
either of the organs of flight in certain other animals, esp the forelimb of a bat
a half of the main supporting surface on an aircraft, confined to one side of it
the full span of the main supporting surface on both sides of an aircraft
an aircraft designed as one complete wing
a position in flight formation, just to the rear and to one side of an aircraft
an organ or apparatus resembling a wing
anything suggesting a wing in form, function, or position, such as a sail of a windmill or a ship
either of the lateral petals of a sweetpea or related flower
any of various outgrowths of a plant part, esp the process on a wind-dispersed fruit or seed
a means or cause of flight or rapid motion; flight: fear gave wings to his feet
Brit the part of a car body that surrounds the wheels
US and Canadian name: fender
either of the two sides of the pitch near the touchline
a player stationed in such a position; winger
a faction or group within a political party or other organization
See also left wing, right wing
a part of a building that is subordinate to the main part
(plural) the space offstage to the right or left of the acting area in a theatre
in the wings ⇒ ready to step in when needed
either of the two pieces that project forwards from the sides of some chairbacks
(plural) an insignia in the form of stylized wings worn by a qualified aircraft pilot
a tactical formation in some air forces, consisting of two or more squadrons
any of various flattened organs or extensions in lower animals, esp when used in locomotion
on a wing and a prayer ⇒ with only the slightest hope of succeeding
on the wing ⇒ flying
travelling
take wing ⇒ to lift off or fly away
to depart in haste
to become joyful
under one's wing ⇒ in one's care or tutelage
clip someone's wings ⇒ to restrict someone's freedom
to thwart someone's ambition

vb (mainly tr)

(also intr) to make (one's way) swiftly on or as if on wings
to shoot or wound (a bird, person, etc) superficially, in the wing or arm, etc
to cause to fly or move swiftly: to wing an arrow
to provide with wings

Etymology: 12th Century: from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse vǣngir (plural), Norwegian veng

ˈwingˌlike adj

单词	wings
释义	WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 wings (wingz),USA pronunciation n. (used with a pl. v.) Also called aviation badge. [Mil. Informal.]a badge bearing the image of a spread pair of bird's wings with a distinctive center design, awarded to an aircrewman on completion of certain requirements. a gold-embroidered green badge in the shape of a spread pair of bird wings worn by junior and cadette Girl Scouts to indicate previous membership in a Brownie troop. WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 wing /wɪŋ/USA pronunciation n. [countable] Birdseither of the two limbs or similar parts of birds, insects, and bats that are specially designed for enabling flight. something, as the vane of a windmill, that resembles a wing. Aeronauticsone of a pair of usually long, flat parts of an aircraft that stick out from its body and provide lift. Architecturea part of a building that sticks out from a central or main part. Governmentan often extreme group or faction within an organization:the libertarian wing of the party. Sporta position or player on the far side of the center, as in hockey. Show BusinessUsually, wings. [plural] the space at the side of a stage, usually not seen by the audience:stood in the wings. v. to travel on or as if on wings: [~ + object]Birds wing their way south during the winter.[no object]Birds winging swiftly south. to wound in the wing or arm:[~ + object]The rifle shot winged him. Idioms Idioms in the wings, ready to be called or put into action:We have a new plan waiting in the wings. Idioms on the wing, in flight; flying. Idioms under one's wing, under one's protection, training, or care:takes all new trainees under her wing. Idioms, Informal Terms wing it, to do something without preparation; improvise. winged, adj. wing•less, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 wing (wing),USA pronunciation n. Birdseither of the two forelimbs of most birds and of bats, corresponding to the human arms, that are specialized for flight. Birdseither of two corresponding parts in flightless birds, which may be rudimentary, as in certain ratite birds, or adapted for swimming, as in penguins. one of the paired, thin, lateral extensions of the body wall of an insect, located on the mesothorax and the metathorax, by means of which it flies. a similar structure with which gods, angels, demons, etc., are conceived to be provided for the purpose of flying. Slang Termsan arm of a human being, esp. a baseball player's pitching or throwing arm. a means or instrument of flight, travel, or progress. the act or manner of flying. something resembling or likened to a bird's wing, as a vane or sail of a windmill. Aeronautics one of a pair of airfoils attached transversely to the fuselage of an aircraft and providing lift. both airfoils, taken collectively. Architecturea part of a building projecting on one side of, or subordinate to, a central or main part. Furnitureeither of two forward extensions of the sides of the back of an easy chair. Militaryeither of the two side portions of an army or fleet, usually called right wing and left wing, and distinguished from the center; flank units. Militaryan administrative and tactical unit of the U.S. Air Force consisting of two or more groups, headquarters, and certain supporting and service units. Aeronautics(in flight formation) noting a position to the side and just to the rear of another airplane. [Fort.]either of the longer sides of a crownwork, uniting it to the main work. Sport(in some team games) any one of the positions, or a player in such a position, on the far side of the center position, known as the left and right wings with reference to the direction of the opposite goal. Show Business[Theat.] Show Businessthe platform or space on the right or left of the stage proper. See wing flat. Anatomyan ala:the wings of the sphenoid. [Bot.] Botanyany leaflike expansion, as of a samara. Botanyone of the two side petals of a papilionaceous flower. See diag. under papilionaceous. Buildingeither of the parts of a double door, screen, etc. the feather of an arrow. Governmenta faction within a political party, as at one extreme or the other:conflict between the right wing and the left wing. Nauticalone of the far side areas of the hold of a merchant vessel. British Termsa fender of an automobile, truck, bicycle, or other vehicle. on the wing: in flight, or flying:a bird on the wing. in motion; traveling; active:Scouts are on the wing in search of a new talent. take wing: to begin to fly; take to the air. to leave in haste; depart:Our resolutions to economize swiftly took wing. under one's wing, under one's protection, care, or patronage:She took the orphan under her wing. v.t. to equip with wings. to enable to fly, move rapidly, etc.; lend speed or celerity to. to supply with a winglike part, a side structure, etc. to transport on or as on wings. to perform or accomplish by wings. to traverse in flight. to wound or disable in the wing:to wing a bird. to wound (a person) in an arm or other nonvital part. to bring down (as a flying bird) by a shot. Informal Termsto throw; lob:He winged a ball through the neighbor's window. to brush or clean with a wing. Show Business[Theat.]to perform (a part, role, etc.) relying on prompters in the wings. v.i. to travel on or as if on wings; fly; soar:They are winging to the coast. Informal Terms wing it, to accomplish or execute something without sufficient preparation or experience; improvise:He had no time to study, so he had to wing it. Old Danish wingæ; compare Norwegian, Swedish vinge, Old Norse vǣngr Middle English wenge (plural noun, nominal) 1125–75 Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: wing /wɪŋ/ n either of the modified forelimbs of a bird that are covered with large feathers and specialized for flight in most species one of the organs of flight of an insect, consisting of a membranous outgrowth from the thorax containing a network of veins either of the organs of flight in certain other animals, esp the forelimb of a bat a half of the main supporting surface on an aircraft, confined to one side of it the full span of the main supporting surface on both sides of an aircraft an aircraft designed as one complete wing a position in flight formation, just to the rear and to one side of an aircraft an organ or apparatus resembling a wing anything suggesting a wing in form, function, or position, such as a sail of a windmill or a ship either of the lateral petals of a sweetpea or related flower any of various outgrowths of a plant part, esp the process on a wind-dispersed fruit or seed a means or cause of flight or rapid motion; flight: fear gave wings to his feet Brit the part of a car body that surrounds the wheels US and Canadian name: fender either of the two sides of the pitch near the touchline a player stationed in such a position; winger a faction or group within a political party or other organization See also left wing, right wing a part of a building that is subordinate to the main part (plural) the space offstage to the right or left of the acting area in a theatre in the wings ⇒ ready to step in when needed either of the two pieces that project forwards from the sides of some chairbacks (plural) an insignia in the form of stylized wings worn by a qualified aircraft pilot a tactical formation in some air forces, consisting of two or more squadrons any of various flattened organs or extensions in lower animals, esp when used in locomotion on a wing and a prayer ⇒ with only the slightest hope of succeeding on the wing ⇒ flying travelling take wing ⇒ to lift off or fly away to depart in haste to become joyful under one's wing ⇒ in one's care or tutelage clip someone's wings ⇒ to restrict someone's freedom to thwart someone's ambition vb (mainly tr) (also intr) to make (one's way) swiftly on or as if on wings to shoot or wound (a bird, person, etc) superficially, in the wing or arm, etc to cause to fly or move swiftly: to wing an arrow to provide with wings Etymology: 12th Century: from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse vǣngir (plural), Norwegian veng ˈwingˌlike adj
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