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sheldrake

/shel-dreyk/US // ˈʃɛlˌdreɪk //

谢德雷克,谢德克,谢德瑞,谢德雷

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    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.