| 单词 | eyrie |
| 释义 | eyrie (once / 10017 pages) n An eyrie is the nest of a bird of prey such as an eagle or hawk. Eyries are perched high, in tall trees or on cliffs. You've probably seen a bird's nest or two, but you may not have seen an eyrie. That's because eyries are very high up. Some eyries are in enormous trees, while others are on the sides of cliffs and mountains. This keeps the bird's nest very safe from other animals, but the birds who make eyries are dangerous: hunting birds such as eagles, falcons, and hawks. After killing and eating its prey, an eagle will return to its eyrie. WORD FAMILYeyrie USAGE EXAMPLESThe Iron Islands milieu feels a bit like the Eyrie’s: its depressing gray monotony and remoteness fosters freaky relationships. The New Yorker(May 16, 2016) Discrete talks in the eyrie of Davos in January led to a spontaneous, light bulb moment on a stage in Oslo in February. Reuters(Jun 12, 2015) Even when she’s “rescued” and taken to her aunt’s castle, the Eyrie, where you’d think she’d finally be safe, such is not meant to be. Forbes(May 18, 2015) 1n the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) Syn|Hyper aerie, aery, eyry bird nest, bird's nest, birdnest nest where birds lay their eggs and hatch their young 2n any habitation at a high altitude Syn|Hyper aerie, aery, eyry habitation the native habitat or home of an animal or plant |
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