wing

wing
noun
  1. any of a number of specialized paired append-ages that enable some animals to fly, in particular
    翅，翼，尤指
    ■(in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers
    （鸟的）翅膀
    ■(in a bat or pterosaur) a modified forelimb with skin stretched between or behind the fingers
    （蝙蝠或翼手龙的）翼膜
    ■(in most insects) each of two or four flat extensions of the thoracic cuticle, either transparent or covered in scales
    （绝大多数昆虫的）翅膀
    ■the meat on the wing bone of a bird used as food
    禽类翅膀肉（供食用）
    ■(一般作 wings)(figurative)(喻)power or means of flight or rapid motion
    翅膀（指飞翔的能力、途径或快速）
    time flies by on wings.
    时光飞逝。
  2. a rigid horizontal structure that projects from both sides of an aircraft and supports it in the air
    机翼
    ■(wings)a pilot's certificate of ability to fly a plane, indicated by a badge representing a pair of wings
    飞行胸章（一种以双翼为图案，证明佩带者能驾机飞行的徽章）
    Michael earned his wings as a commercial pilot.
    迈克尔被授予合格商业飞行员胸章。
  3. a part that projects, in particular
    突出部，尤指
    ■(Brit.)a raised part of the body of a car or other vehicle above the wheel
    (英)（汽车等的）挡泥板，翼子板
    ■[usu. with adj. or noun modifier]a part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part
    （大型建筑物中，尤指主体突出的）房屋翼部，侧厅，耳房
    the maternity wing at South Cleveland Hospital.
    南克利夫兰医院的产科病房一侧。
    ■(Anatomy)a lateral part or projection of an organ or structure
    (剖)翼状部，翼状结构，翅状部
    ■(Botany)a thin membranous appendage of a fruit or seed that is dispersed by the wind
    (植)翼瓣；翅；气囊
  4. a group within a political party or other organization that holds particular views or has a particular function
    （政党等组织中的）派系，宗派；成员组织，附属机构
    Sinn Fein, the political wing of the IRA.
    新芬党——爱尔兰共和军的政治派系。
  5. a side area, or a person or activity associated with that area, in particular
    侧边，尤指
    ■(the wings)the sides of a theatre stage out of view of the audience
    （舞台的）侧面，侧景
    ■(in soccer, rugby, and hockey) the part of the field close to the sidelines
    （足球、橄榄球、冰球的）边锋（或侧翼）位置
    ■(亦作 wing forward)an attacking player positioned near to one of the sidelines
    边锋，侧翼队员
    ■a flank of a battle array
    侧翼部队
  6. an air force unit of several squadrons or groups
    空军联队
verb
  1. [no obj., with adverbial of direction]travel on wings or by aircraft; fly
    靠翅膀（或乘飞机）飞行；飞行
    George satisfied his keen urge to fly by winging homewards with the Royal Air Force.
    乔治与皇家空军一起飞回家，他那迫切想要飞行的愿望得到了满足。
    ■move, travel, or be sent quickly, as if flying
    如风飞般运动；旅行；运送
    the prize will be winging its way to you soon.
    奖品将很快送到你手中。
    ■[with obj. and adverbial of direction]send or convey (something) quickly, as if by air
    飞送（某物）
    just jot down the title on a postcard and wing it to us.
    草草地把称号写在明信片上，把它飞送给我们。
    ■[with obj.](archaic)enable (someone or something) to fly or move rapidly
    (古)使（某人，某物）飞翔（或快速移动）
    the convent was at some distance, but fear would wing her steps.
    女修道院还有一段距离，但恐惧会使她快步如飞。
  2. [with obj.]shoot (a bird) in the wing, so as to prevent flight without causing death
    射伤（鸟的）翅膀
    one bird was winged for every bird killed.
    每打死一只鸟，同时有一只鸟被打伤翅膀。
    ■wound (someone) superficially, especially in the arm or shoulder
    使（某人）受表面伤（尤指其手臂或肩膀部位）
  3. (wing it)(informal)speak or act without preparation; improvise
    (非正式)即兴演说；即兴表演
    a little boning up puts you ahead of the job-seekers who try to wing it.
    临时抱一下佛脚你就能胜过那些想即兴发挥的求职者。
常用词组
in the wings
  1. ready to do something or to be used at the appropriate time
    准备做某事，在适宜时候使用
    older councillors were replaced by technocrats waiting in the wings.
    老一辈的政务委员被后补的技术专家替代了。
on the wing
  1. (of a bird) in flight
    （鸟）在飞行中
on a wing and a prayer
  1. with only the slightest chance of success
    成功机会微乎其微
on wings
  1. used suggest happiness by reference to the light movement or feeling of flying
    飞一般地；飘飘然；轻松愉快地
    ‘I'm on wings,’ she admitted. ‘It's wonderful seeing the palace brightened up.’.
    “我觉得飘飘然，”她承认道。“看到整个王宫都活跃起来真是太棒了”。
spread (或 stretch 或 try) one's wings
  1. extend one's activities and interests or start new ones
    扩展某人的活动和利益；重新开始
take wing
  1. (of a bird, insect, or other winged creature) fly away
    （鸟、昆虫等）飞走
    ■depart swiftly; flee
    迅速离去，逃离
    Louise took wing for America.
    路易丝逃往美国。
under one's wing
  1. in or into one's protective care
    在某人的卵翼之下，在某人的庇护之下
派生
wingless
adjective
wing-like
adjective
语源
  1. Middle English (originally in the plural): from Old Norse vængir, plural of vængr
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