| 单词 | wing |
| 释义 | Word Frequency wing(wɪŋ) noun 1. either of the modified forelimbs of a bird that are covered with large feathers and specialized for flight in mostspecies 2. one of the organs of flight of an insect, consisting of a membranous outgrowth from the thorax containing a network of veins 3. either of the organs of flight in certain other animals, esp the forelimb of a bat 4. a. a half of the main supporting surface on an aircraft, confined to one side of it b. the full span of the main supporting surface on both sides of an aircraft c. an aircraft designed as one complete wing d. a position in flight formation, just to the rear and to one side of an aircraft 5. a. an organ or apparatus resembling a wing b. anatomy any bodily structure resembling a wing the wings of a sphenoid bone Technical name: ala6. anything suggesting a wing in form, function, or position, such as a sail of a windmill or a ship 7. botany a. either of the lateral petals of a sweetpea or related flower b. any of various outgrowths of a plant part, esp the process on a wind-dispersed fruitor seed 8. a means or cause of flight or rapid motion; flight fear gave wings to his feet 9. the act or manner of flying a bird of strong wing 10. British the part of a car body that surrounds the wheels US and Canadian name: fender11. any affiliate of or subsidiary to a parent organization 12. sport a. either of the two sides of the pitch near the touchline b. a player stationed in such a position; winger 13. a faction or group within a political party or other organization See also left wing, right wing 14. a part of a building that is subordinate to the main part 15. (plural) the space offstage to the right or left of the acting area in a theatre 16. in the wings 17. fortifications a side connecting the main fort and an outwork 18. a folding panel, as of a double door or a movable partition 19. either of the two pieces that project forwards from the sides of some chairbacks 20. the US name for quarterlight 21. a surface fitted to a racing car to produce aerodynamic download to hold it on the road at high speed 22. (plural) an insignia in the form of stylized wings worn by a qualified aircraft pilot 23. a tactical formation in some air forces, consisting of two or more squadrons 24. any of various flattened organs or extensions in lower animals, esp when used in locomotion 25. the side of a hold alongside a ship's hull 26. the outside angle of the cutting edge on the share and mouldboard of a plough 27. a jetty or dam for narrowing a channel of water 28. on a wing and a prayer 29. on the wing 30. take wing 31. under one's wing 32. clip someone's wings 33. on wings 34. spread one's wings verb (mainly tr) 35. (also intr) to make (one's way) swiftly on or as if on wings 36. to shoot or wound (a bird, person, etc) superficially, in the wing or arm, etc 37. to cause to fly or move swiftly to wing an arrow 38. to fit (an arrow) with a feather 39. to provide with wings 40. (of buildings, altars, etc) to provide with lateral extensions 41. wing it Derived forms winglike (ˈwingˌlike) adjective Word origin C12: from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse vǣngir (plural), Norwegian veng |
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