quail

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quail 是什么意思

中文释义

n. 鹌鹑

vi. 胆怯, 畏缩

英文释义

n. flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised

n. small gallinaceous game birds

quail 的真实例句

以下例句摘自真实英文文章，看看 quail 在自然语境里怎么用：

Is this just an effect seen in quails, or might it also apply to people?

—— Birds That Invest More Energy Into Parenthood Age Faster And Die Younger

Eggs produced by Japanese quail that had been specially bred for 5–6 generations to produce either large or small eggs.

—— Birds That Invest More Energy Into Parenthood Age Faster And Die Younger

Japanese quail have a rapid growth rate and a short life cycle, becoming sexually mature only 8 weeks after hatching.

—— Birds That Invest More Energy Into Parenthood Age Faster And Die Younger

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