nighthawk

FREQ #37682

n. 夜鹰, 夜生活者

发音

UK /ˈnʌɪthɔːk/
其它
US /ˈnaɪthɑk/

词形变化

nighthawks 复数 nighthawks

别名

night hawk

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar).

    英国
  2. 2.

    A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor.

    美国
  3. 3.

    A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.

  4. 4.

    A nighthawker (metal detectorist who works illegally at night).

  5. 5.

    An unlicensed prostitute who worked the roadsides at night.

    历史

词汇关系

词源

From night + hawk.

来源:wiktionary