quill
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quills
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刺, 背刺
a sharp, stiff, hollow spine found on the body of porcupines or hedgehogs, serving as a defensive mechanism against predators
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羽毛笔, 鹅毛笔
a writing tool made from a bird feather, typically the large flight feather of a goose or swan, with a sharpened end
A quill is a writing instrument made from the feather of a bird, typically a goose, turkey, or swan. The feather's shaft is shaped into a pen, with the tip sharpened and split to hold ink. Quills were commonly used from the Middle Ages until the 19th century, especially for writing with ink on parchment or paper. The flexibility of the quill allowed writers to create varying line thicknesses depending on the pressure applied. Quills are often associated with historical documents, letters, and literature, and although less commonly used today, they remain a symbol of traditional writing and calligraphy.
- In colonial times, people used quills to write letters and documents.
在殖民时代，人们用羽毛笔来写信和文件。
- The calligrapher skillfully crafted ornate letters using a quill and ink.
书法家巧妙地用羽毛笔和墨水制作了华丽的字母。
- She carefully dipped the quill into the inkwell before composing her poetry.
在创作她的诗歌之前，她小心翼翼地将羽毛笔蘸入墨水瓶中。
- The author wrote the manuscript with a quill, evoking a sense of tradition.
作者用羽毛笔写了手稿，唤起了传统的感觉。
- The museum displayed antique desks with quills and inkwells as historical artifacts.
博物馆展出了带有羽毛笔和墨水瓶的古董书桌作为历史文物。
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