falcon
/ˈfɔːlkən/ · /ˈfælkən/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6665 in the learning path
隼；猎鹰
Definitions
n. a hunting bird with pointed wings and a curved beak
隼；猎鹰
Example
A falcon circled above the cliffs this morning.
今天早晨，一只隼在悬崖上方盘旋。
Protecting cliff habitats can help falcon populations recover in regions where suitable nesting sites have disappeared.
在适宜巢址已经消失的地区，保护悬崖栖息地有助于隼的种群恢复。
Collocations
- peregrine falcon
- falcon nest
- falcon population
Word family
- falconry (n.)
- falconer (n.)
Usage tip
falcon指隼，不宜与泛指鹰的hawk完全等同。
FAQ
- What does falcon mean?
- a hunting bird with pointed wings and a curved beak
- How is falcon pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɔːlkən/, US /ˈfælkən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
