aerie

/'eəri/ Cách viết khác : (aery) /'eəri/ (eyrie) /'aiəri/ (eyry) /'aiəri/

Thân thiện

An eagle returns to its aerie high on the cliff face.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A habitation at a high altitude: A dwelling or stronghold built on a high, often inaccessible place, such as a mountaintop or cliff.
   • The lofty nest of a bird of prey: The large nest of a predatory bird, such as an eagle or hawk, typically built high on a cliff or in a tall tree.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The climbers discovered an ancient aerie built into the sheer cliff face.
  • From the valley, we could see the eagle's aerie perched on a rocky ledge high above.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: "Aerie" can be used metaphorically to describe a place that is elevated, secluded, or commanding a broad view.
  • The CEO's office was an aerie on the top floor, overlooking the entire city.

Variants and Related Words

• Eyrie (noun): An alternative spelling, more common in British English, with the same meanings.
• Aery (noun): A less common variant spelling.

Synonyms

• Nest: A structure where a bird lays eggs and shelters its young.
• Perch: A place where a bird alights or rests, often high up.
• Stronghold: A fortified place; when used figuratively for "aerie," it emphasizes inaccessibility.

Idioms and Phrases

• An eagle's aerie: Often used to evoke an image of power, majesty, and a commanding view.
  • The castle was situated like an eagle's aerie, impregnable and watching over the land.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any habitation at a high altitude
2. the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• aery
• eyrie
• eyry