Definitions
n. a bird often associated with peace
鸽子
n. someone who favours peaceful solutions rather than military action
主和派人士
Example
A white dove landed gently on our garden wall.
一只白鸽轻轻落在我们花园的围墙上。
Political doves argue that international disputes should be resolved through negotiation rather than military intervention.
政治上的主和派认为，国际争端应通过谈判而非军事干预解决。
Collocations
- a white dove
- a symbol of peace
- a political dove
Antonyms
- hawk
Usage tip
指主和派时，与主张强硬手段的hawk相对。
FAQ
- What does dove mean?
- a bird often associated with peace someone who favours peaceful solutions rather than military action
- How is dove pronounced?
- UK /dʌv/, US /dʌv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
