dove

noun

1. any of numerous small pigeons

2. an emblem of peace

3. flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising
flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled

Synonym: squab

4. someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations

Synonym: peacenik

1. 鸽(常作和平的象征)
A dove is a bird that looks like a pigeon but is smaller and lighter in colour. Doves are often used as a symbol of peace.

dove的解释

2. (政治上的)温和派人物，鸽派
In politics, you can refer to people who support the use of peaceful methods to solve difficult situations as doves .

e.g. A clear split over tactics appears to be emerging between doves and hawks in the party.
党内鸽派和鹰派在策略上似乎将要出现明显的分歧。

3. （美国英语中有时用作 dive 的过去式）
In American English, dove is sometimes used as the past tense of dive.

1. 鸠：一般体形较小而尾长者称为鸠(dove),大型种类则称为鸽(pigeon),不过鸠与鸽常可换用,俗名并不代表其分类的亲缘关系. 经意:鸽在<>中最重要的象征意义就是生命. 例如<>2章12节的欧斑鸠(Turtle dove)象征大地回春,