“鹌鹑”的英语是 quail ,既可以作名词,表示“鹌鹑(这种鸟)”;也可作动词,意为“(因恐惧或羞愧)颤抖,哆嗦” 。例如:
名词用法:The quail is a small game bird.(鹌鹑是一种小型猎禽。 )
动词用法:She quailed at the thought of speaking in public.(一想到要在公众面前讲话,她就吓得发抖。 )