aerie
/air-ee, eer-ee/US // ˈɛər i, ˈɪər i //UK // (ˈɛərɪ, ˈɪərɪ) //
阴阳师,小精灵,阴阳人,阴凉处
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Definitions
n.名词 noun
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plural aer·ies.
- : the nest of a bird of prey, as an eagle or a hawk.
- : a lofty nest of any large bird.
- : a house, fortress, or the like, located high on a hill or mountain: They felt protected from invaders in the hilltop aerie.
- : an apartment or office on a high floor in a high-rise building: a penthouse aerie with a spectacular view.
- : Obsolete. the brood in a nest, especially of a bird of prey.
Synonyms & Antonyms
nounnest
Examples
And yet the croaking of the frogs may reach the eagle's aerie, and disturb the peace of the heights.
Rather a bright sun, Too glorious for him to gaze upon, That took not first flight from the eagle's aerie.
He was in a very eagle's aerie; the upper rim of Khinian's gorge seemed not more than a quarter of a mile above him.
From this aerie Hal could glimpse a bit of the village; the prim church spire; the tiny, far gravestones sleeping on Croft Hill.
Seeing the blaze from his aerie on the island, Putnam attacked the fire as he always attacked the enemy, with impetuosity.
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