wing
Meaning: A limb used for flying; a section of a building or organisation
A wing is the limb or appendage that birds, insects, and aircraft use for flying. The word has many extended meanings: a section of a building, a political faction, the side area of a stage, or a position in football. As a verb, to wing can mean to fly or to improvise something without preparation.
Examples
- The bird injured its wing and couldn't fly. 那只鸟翅膀受伤了,飞不了了。El pájaro se lesionó el ala y no podía volar.その鳥は翼を傷つけて飛べなくなりました。그 새는 날개를 다쳐서 날 수 없었습니다.
- The hospital is building a new wing for cancer patients. 医院正在为癌症患者建造一个新的病房楼。El hospital está construyendo una nueva ala para pacientes con cáncer.その病院はがん患者のための新しい病棟を建設しています。그 병원은 암 환자를 위한 새 병동을 짓고 있습니다.
- He plays on the left wing for the national team. 他在国家队担任左边锋。Él juega en el ala izquierda del equipo nacional.彼は代表チームで左ウイングでプレーしています。그는 국가대표팀에서 좌측 윙으로 뛰고 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old Norse 'vængr' meaning 'wing of a bird', replacing the native Old English 'feþra'. From Proto-Germanic 'wangjaz'. The architectural sense of 'side extension of a building' appeared in the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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