dove1
noun /dʌv/
/dʌv/
- a bird of the pigeon family. The white dove is often used as a symbol of peace.
鸽子(白鸽常作为和平的象征) - A dove cooed softly.
一只鸽子轻柔地咕咕叫。 - He wore a dove-grey suit.
他穿了一套鸽灰色西装。
- A dove cooed softly.
- a person, especially a politician, who prefers peace and discussion to war
opposite hawk鸽派人物,温和派人物(尤指愿意和平与谈判而不愿战争的从政者)
词源Middle English: from Old Norse dúfa.