英语词汇kite的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	kite
词源	kite [OE] In Old English this word was used for the bird of prey, remarkable for its ability to hang effortlessly in the air as it searches for food. The bird’s name was transferred to the toy that floats in the air in the same way in the mid 17th century.
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