dove
/dʌv/ (bre, ipa) · /dʌv/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdəv/ (ame, mw) · /dəʊv/ (bre, ipa) · /doʊv/ (ame, ipa)
dove — noun
- dovesingular
- dovesplural
1. a bird with a small head, a plump grey or white body, and short legs that belong
a bird with a small head, a plump grey or white body, and short legs that belongs to the pigeon family; the white dove is used around the world as a symbol of peace and love.
A white dove flew down and landed on the bride's bouquet.
collocation: white dove — the most common image of peace
The park keeper feeds the doves every morning near the fountain.
Children painted doves on posters for the school peace festival.
Doves cooed softly from the roof of the old stone church.
The artist drew a dove carrying an olive branch as a sign of hope.
- pigeon
larger and usually grey; more common in cities; less symbolic of peace than dove
- turtledove
a specific species with a soft call, often associated with love rather than peace
文法句型
a/the dove
dove of peace
flock of doves
常見錯誤
2. a politician or public figure who believes that disagreements between countries
a politician or public figure who believes that disagreements between countries or groups should be settled through discussion and agreement rather than by using military force.
Senator Okafor is known as a dove who opposed sending troops to the conflict.
political label: known as a dove
The party's doves argued for more aid and fewer weapons in the region.
collocation: party doves — group within a political party
Ambassador Chen earned respect as a dove during the nuclear arms talks.
In the debate, the doves called for a ceasefire while the hawks demanded a stronger military response.
The foreign minister was a dove who believed diplomacy could end the war.
- pacifist
stronger and more absolute — a pacifist opposes war in all circumstances, not just prefers diplomacy
- peacemaker
someone who actively brings opposing sides together, not just holds a dovish stance
- hawk
politician who supports the use of military force to solve conflicts
文法句型
a/the dove
turn dove
dove faction
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used in contrast with 'hawk' — a person who supports military action. The two terms are widely used in political journalism and foreign-policy analysis.
常見錯誤
dove — verb
- dovepresent simple I / you / we / they
- doves3rd person singular
- doving-ing form
- dovedpast simple
1. the past tense form of the verb 'dive', meaning to jump head first into water, t
the past tense form of the verb 'dive', meaning to jump head first into water, to go down quickly through the air or water, or to move suddenly downwards.
Emma dove into the swimming pool to cool off after the long run.
pattern: dove into [water body] — physical dive into water
The eagle dove from the sky and caught a fish with its claws.
pattern: dove from [height] — rapid downward movement through air
Kiran heard a loud crash and dove to the floor to stay safe.
Diego took a deep breath and dove off the edge of the boat.
The stock market prices dove sharply after the bad economic news.
文法句型
dove into [water/place]
dove off [edge/platform]
dove from [height/place]
dove [adverb — sharply, headfirst]
用法筆記
In British English the more common past tense of 'dive' is 'dived'. 'Dove' is standard in American English and is increasingly accepted in British use, especially in informal contexts. The figurative sense (prices/subway/Metro dove) is informal.