Contour feather

Chinese translation: 廓羽/正羽

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English term or phrase:Contour feather
Chinese translation:廓羽/正羽
Entered by: Mark Xiang

05:14 Sep 21, 2004
English to Chinese translations [PRO]
Zoology
English term or phrase: Contour feather
最外层的羽毛
轮廓羽毛?长羽毛?
TIA
Shang
China
Local time: 17:01
廓羽/正羽
Explanation:
简明英汉词典:
contour feather
廓羽, 正羽

美国传统词典(双解)
contour feather
n.(名词)
Any of the outermost feathers of a bird, forming the visible body contour and plumage.
廓羽:任一形成鸟的外形轮廓以及全身羽毛的最外层羽毛
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Mark Xiang
Local time: 17:01
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5 +1廓羽/正羽
Mark Xiang
4外层羽毛、长羽毛
English Chinese Medical Translator - Jimmy Deng


  

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contour feather
外层羽毛、长羽毛


Explanation:
I would just use 外层羽毛 or 长羽毛.

English Chinese Medical Translator - Jimmy Deng
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contour feather
廓羽/正羽


Explanation:
简明英汉词典:
contour feather
廓羽, 正羽

美国传统词典(双解)
contour feather
n.(名词)
Any of the outermost feathers of a bird, forming the visible body contour and plumage.
廓羽:任一形成鸟的外形轮廓以及全身羽毛的最外层羽毛

Mark Xiang
Local time: 17:01
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PRO pts in category: 4
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thank you very much!

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