Pronounced /dʌv/ for meanings 1 and 2, and /dəʊv/ for meaning 3. 义项 1 和义项 2 读作 /dʌv/,义项 3 读作 /dəʊv/。
1
[N-COUNT 可数名词]See also:turtle dove
;
鸽(常作和平的象征) A
dove is a bird that looks like a pigeon but is smaller and lighter in colour. Doves are often used as a symbol of peace.
2
[N-COUNT 可数名词](政治上的)温和派人物,鸽派 In politics, you can refer to people who support the use of peaceful methods to solve difficult situations as
doves .
A clear split over tactics appears to be emerging between doves and hawks in the party.
党内鸽派和鹰派在策略上似乎将要出现明显的分歧。
3
(美国英语中有时用作 dive 的过去式) In American English,
dove is sometimes used as the past tense of
dive.