nighthawk

名词 n.
/ˈnʌɪthɔːk/    /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

词源

From night + hawk.
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