fledge

🇬🇧 UK/fledʒ/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
fledgeother
=fledge

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.

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