fledge
UK/fledʒ/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To raise a young bird until it can fly; to grow or cover with feathers
喂养雏鸟直至能飞；长出羽毛
Root Breakdown
Native Englishfledgeother
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Example Sentences
- 1.
The parents worked hard to fledge their children before they left for university.
- 2.
Young eagles take many weeks to fledge before attempting their first flights.