crowing

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A crow is a large black bird which makes a loud, harsh noise. 乌鸦
The crows roosted in Fonsa's Tower. 那些乌鸦栖息在风萨塔里。
2. V-I When a cock crows, it makes a loud sound, often early in the morning. (公鸡的报晓) 啼叫
The cock crows and the dawn chorus begins. 公鸡叫了,众鸟的清晨鸣唱随之开始了。
3. V-I When a person crows, they boast of their superiority. 自鸣得意
4. PHRASE If someone eats crow, they admit that they have been wrong and apologize, especially in situations where this is humiliating or embarrassing for them. 被迫认错[美国英语]
He wanted to make his critics eat crow. 他想迫使批评他的人们认错。