petrel
英 ['petr(ə)l]
美 ['pitrəl]
词性
名词
基本解释
n.海燕类
网络释义
a seabird of the open ocean, typically smaller than a gull, with long slender wings and a forked tail.
例证
1. The petrel soared gracefully above the waves, searching for its next meal.
2. The stormy weather caused many petrels to be blown inland, away from their usual habitat.