canard
canard
[kəˈnɑːd, ˈkanɑːd]
noun
[kəˈnɑːd, ˈkanɑːd]
noun
- an unfounded rumour or story
谣言；无稽之谈
the old canard that LA is a cultural wasteland.
关于洛杉矶是文化荒原的老套谣言。 - a small wing-like projection attached to an aircraft forward of the main wing to provide extra stability or control, sometimes replacing the tail
（飞机机翼前的）水平安定面及升降舵（有时代替尾翼）
- mid 19th cent.: from French, literally duck', also hoax', from Old French caner 'to quack'
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