poultry
/ˈpəʊltri/ · /ˈpoʊltri/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4498 in the learning path
家禽
Definitions
n. Birds such as chickens kept for their meat or eggs.
家禽
n. Meat from farmed birds such as chickens and turkeys.
禽肉
Example
My aunt keeps poultry in a spacious backyard enclosure.
我阿姨在后院一个宽敞的围栏里养家禽。
Higher welfare standards for poultry can improve animal health, although they may increase production costs.
提高家禽福利标准可以改善动物健康，但可能增加生产成本。
Collocations
- poultry farming
- poultry feed
- poultry products
Usage tip
不用a poultry；表示一只家禽可说a chicken等。
FAQ
- What does poultry mean?
- Birds such as chickens kept for their meat or eggs. Meat from farmed birds such as chickens and turkeys.
- How is poultry pronounced?
- UK /ˈpəʊltri/, US /ˈpoʊltri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
