dove
UK/dʌv/US
B2
Definitions
n.
A small pigeon, often white; a person who favours peace and negotiation over conflict.
鸽子；主和派人士
v.
Past tense of 'dive': to plunge headfirst into water.
dive的过去式，跳入水中
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdoveother
=dove
Common Collocations
- 1.white dove白鸽
- 2.peace dove和平鸽
- 3.dove of peace
Example Sentences
- 1.
A white dove landed on the windowsill, carrying an olive branch as a symbol of peace.
- 2.
The political dove advocated for peaceful resolution rather than military intervention in crisis.