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pigeon-livered

/pij-uhn-liv-erd/US // ˈpɪdʒ ənˈlɪv ərd //

鸽子的生活,鸽子的生命,鸽子生活,放鸽子的人

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : meek-tempered; spiritless; mild.

Examples

  • Instead she played herself out, pigeon-holing herself into the very kind of characters she criticized Apatow for writing.

  • Wood pigeon, pheasant, partridge, grouse, peacocks, hares, wild rabbits, and waterfowl are all dietary staples.

  • One of the first stories I ever did for The Times Magazine was about pigeon control “Pigeon Wars.”

  • We must get over this dovish thing, this lily-livered and feline urge to withdraw from battle.

  • For her inaugural menu, she planned crayfish with mayonnaise, pigeon with peas, and an apple brioche flambéed in rum.

  • The "pigeon house" stood behind a locked gate, and a shallow parterre that had been somewhat neglected.

  • After she was far away she looked back and saw a pigeon resting on the shoulder of the statue.

  • Again he accompanied her back to her home; and it was after dusk when they reached the little "pigeon-house."

  • And Fleetfoot played with Pigeon, and he showed her how to lift hot stones without getting burned.

  • Pigeon screamed again, but a hearty laugh from Chew-chew showed there was nothing to fear.