nighthawk

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈnʌɪthɔːk/    美 /ˈnaɪthɑk/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar). UK,regional
  2. A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor. US
    — The swallows circled around and I watched them and the night-hawks flying above the roofs and drank the Cinzano.
  3. A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.
  4. A nighthawker (metal detectorist who works illegally at night).
  5. An unlicensed prostitute who worked the roadsides at night. Japan,historical

词形变化

nighthawks plural

词汇关系

衍生词
Antillean nighthawk common nighthawk least nighthawk lesser nighthawk Nacunda nighthawk nighthawking sand-colored nighthawk

词源

From night + hawk.
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