Fledge



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 小鸟长飞羽, 变得羽毛丰满
• ［类］ 反义词: molt ( 脱羽)
• ［记］ 分割记忆: fl看作 fly, edge ( 边缘) , 鸟沿着边缘飞 -> 刚学飞的幼鸟 -> 羽毛长成的

Webster Collegiate

verb (fledged; fledging)

• Etymology: fledge capable of flying, from Middle English flegge, from Old English -flycge; akin to Old High German flucki capable of flying, Old English flēogan to fly — more at fly
• Date: 1566
• intransitive verb
  • of a young bird to acquire the feathers necessary for flight or independent activity; also to leave the nest after acquiring such feathers
• transitive verb
  • 1. to rear until ready for flight or independent activity
  • 2. to cover with or as if with feathers or down
  • 3. to furnish (as an arrow) with feathers

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