| 单词 | dove |
| 释义 | dove dove1 —dovelike, dovish, adj. —dovishness, n. /duv/, n. 1. any bird of the family Columbidae, esp. the smaller species with pointed tails. Cf. pigeon (def. 1). 2. a pure white member of this species, used as a symbol of innocence, gentleness, tenderness, and peace. 3. (cap.) a symbol for the Holy Ghost. 4. an innocent, gentle, or tender person. 5. Also called peace dove. a person, esp. one in public office, who advocates peace or a conciliatory national attitude. Cf. hawk1 (def. 4). 6. See dove color. 7. (cap.) Astron. the constellation Columba. [1150-1200; ME; OE dufe- (in dufedoppa dip-diver); c. D duif, G Taube, ON dufa, Goth dubo, orig. a diver] dove2 /dohv/, v. a pt. of dive. |
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