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dodos

/ˈdoʊdoʊz/

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noun

渡渡鸟, 毛里求斯渡渡鸟

A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.

Examples :

"Scientists study fossils to learn more about animals like dodos, which disappeared from Mauritius hundreds of years ago. "

科学家研究化石，是为了更多地了解像渡渡鸟这样的动物，这种鸟已经在几百年前从毛里求斯消失了。

animal bird history biology nature organism

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noun

老古董，守旧派。

A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.

Examples :

"As dead as a dodo."

简直像灭绝的渡渡鸟一样，老掉牙了。

attitude person organization history society character

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noun

炸芭蕉，炸大蕉。

Fried plantain.

Examples :

"My favorite part of the Dominican lunch was the dodos, fried until they were golden brown and slightly sweet. "

我在多米尼加午餐中最喜欢的部分是炸芭蕉，炸得金黄酥脆，而且带有一点甜味。