wing
noun
Definitions of wing noun
body part(身体部位)
- B1Countable(可数名词)
The flat appendage that enables birds, insects, or bats to fly, or the horizontal structure extending from an aircraft’s side that provides lift during flight.
（鸟类、昆虫或蝙蝠的）翅膀；（飞机的）机翼
The intricate patterns on the butterfly's wings were captivating.
蝴蝶翅膀上复杂的图案令人著迷。
From the window, I watched the airplane's wing gracefully cutting through the sky.
我从窗户看著飞机的机翼优雅地划过天空。
The eagle soared effortlessly, its powerful wings catching the wind.
老鹰轻松地翱翔，强而有力的翅膀乘著风。
group(团体)
- C2Countable(可数名词)
A faction within a political party or organization that holds distinct beliefs or positions differing from the main group.
（政党或组织内部的）派别；宗派
The senator is known for representing the more conservative wing of the party.
这位参议员以代表党内较为保守的派系而闻名。
The party's internal debates often highlight the tension between its moderate and progressive wings.
党内的辩论经常凸显其温和派与进步派之间的紧张关系。
The activist group represents the radical wing of the environmental movement.
这个激进团体代表了环保运动中的激进派。
structure(结构)
- Countable(可数名词)
An extension or addition to a large building, often constructed at a later time.
（通常为后来扩建的）侧翼建筑；厢房；侧厅
The new wing of the museum will house the modern art collection.
博物馆的新侧翼将收藏现代艺术作品。
The hospital added a new wing to accommodate the growing number of patients.
医院新增了一个侧翼以容纳日益增多的病患。
The east wing of the mansion is reserved for private family use.
豪宅的东侧翼保留给家庭私人使用。
vehicle part(车辆部件)
- Countable(可数名词)
A section of a car that extends over the wheels, serving as a protective covering.
（汽车轮胎上方的）挡泥板；翼子板
The car's left wing was damaged in the minor collision.
这辆车的左侧挡泥板在小碰撞中受损了。
The mechanic replaced the rusty wing of the vintage car.
技工更换了这辆古董车生锈的挡泥板。
He checked the wing mirror before changing lanes.
他变道前先检查了后视镜。
sports(运动)
- Countable(可数名词)
In team sports such as football and hockey, either of the two outer sections of the playing field, or a player positioned in one of these areas.
（足球、曲棍球等团队运动中的）侧翼位置；侧翼球员；边锋
The winger made a brilliant run down the sideline before scoring.
边锋沿着边线进行了一次精彩的跑动后得分。
The coach moved the midfielder to the right wing to boost the team's attack.
教练将中场球员调到右翼以增强球队的进攻。
The forward excels at creating opportunities from the left wing.
这名前锋擅长从左翼创造机会。
Phrases of wing noun
- on the wing
Describes a bird that is currently in the process of flying.
（鸟）飞行中
• We could see the seagulls on the wing as we arrived.
我们抵达时可以看到海鸥正在飞行。
- take wing
When a bird takes wing, it departs by flying.
（鸟类）飞走
• Seeing the hunter approach, the bird immediately took wing.
看到猎人靠近，那只鸟立刻飞走了。
- the wings
The areas to the sides of a stage, not visible to the audience.
舞台侧幕
• The actors waited in the wings for their cue to go on stage.
演员们在侧台等待上场的提示。
verb
Phrases of wing verb
- wing it
To perform or speak without prior preparation.
临场发挥
• He had no rehearsal, so he had to wing it on stage.
他没有排练，所以不得不在舞台上即兴发挥。
Idioms
- on a wing and a prayer
To do something with very little preparation but with the hope of succeeding.
准备不充分但又希望成功
• The project had almost no budget, and they were operating on a wing and a prayer.
这个项目几乎没有预算，他们只能凭着一线希望来进行。
- take someone under your wing
To protect and care for someone, often someone new or in need of support.
庇护
• When she first joined the company, her senior colleague kindly took her under her wing and guided her through the job.
当她刚加入公司时，她的资深同事好心地将她纳入自己的庇护之下，并指导她完成工作。