1510s, "apt to breed," from brood (v.) + -y (2). Figuratively, of persons, from 1851. Also, in modern use, sometimes "full of maternal yearning." Related: Broodily; broodiness.
双语例句
1. He became very withdrawn and broody.
他变得非常沉默抑郁。
来自柯林斯例句
2. I reached the age of 27 and suddenly started to feel broody.
到27岁时，我突然产生了很想要个孩子的念头。
来自《权威词典》
3. Why are you so broody today?
你今天为什麽这样闷闷不乐?
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英英释意
1. a domestic hen ready to brood
实用场景例句
He became very withdrawn and broody.
他变得非常沉默抑郁。
柯林斯例句
I reached the age of 27 and suddenly started to feel broody.
