owl

[aul]

n.猫头鹰

例句与用法：

Don't be such a silly owl.

别做那样的傻事。

The hooting of an owl broke the silence now and again, giving Linda the creeps.

猫头鹰的叫声不时打破寂静，使琳达心惊肉跳。

The owl swooped down on the mouse.

那只猫头鹰向着老鼠猛扑下来。

I can hear an owl hooting.

我能听到一只猫头鹰在叫。

详细释义：

n.[C]

1. 【动】猫头鹰

2. 常熬夜的人, 惯于夜间活动者

3. 神情严肃的人

短语词组：

night owl

1. 很晚睡觉的人

Most night owls who have to work or simply can't get to sleep enjoy listening to the radio.

那些因工作或难以入眠而晚睡的人大多爱听收音机。