sheldrake
/shel-dreyk/US // ˈʃɛlˌdreɪk //
谢德雷克,谢德克,谢德瑞,谢德雷
Definitions
n.名词 noun
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plural shel·drakes, shel·drake.
- : any of several Old World ducks of the genus Tadorna, certain species of which have highly variegated plumage.
- : any of various other ducks, especially the goosander or merganser.
Examples
Mr. Sheldrake coughed, and the policeman coughed in sympathy.
Ready of speech and smooth of manner was Mr. Sheldrake as he addressed Lily.
She did not see him; all her attention was fixed upon Mr. Sheldrake's words.
Or was it from Mr. Sheldrake himself, reminding him of his obligation to that gentleman?
"I brought her," replied Mr. Sheldrake with a pleasant chuckle.
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