early 15c., collective noun of quails and ladies, from Anglo-French bevée, which is of unknown origin. One supposed definition of the word is "a drinking bout," but this is perhaps a misprint of bever, from Old French beivre (see beverage). Still, it's possible that the original sense could be a company of birds gathered at a puddle or pool for drinking or bathing.
雙語例句
1. A bevy of bathing beauties appeared on the beach.
沙灘上出現(xiàn)了一群游泳的美女.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. Bevy, I'm really curious as to this sudden decision of yours.
白妃, 我對你這樣突如其來的決定,的確感到奇怪.
來自辭典例句
3. I was so driven , Bevy, I didn't know which way to turn.
我真是迫不得已呀,白菲, 我不知道走哪條路好了.
來自辭典例句
4. Remember, Bevy is a very brilliant and resourceful girl.