Stand tall 昂首挺胸
Snowy owls' plumage (feathers) can vary from pure white to brown. Photo: BBC
今日小常识
Snowy owls use their white feathers to reflect sunlight, warning rivals of their presence, according to researchers at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada and the Museum of Natural Sciences in Spain.
加拿大萨斯喀彻温大学和西班牙自然科学博物馆的研究人员说雪鸮用自己雪白色的羽毛来反射阳光向敌人发出警告，表明自己的存在。
今日短语
如果我们说某人 stands tall 很神气地站在那儿，意思就是说此人满怀自信、自豪。
例句
Our athletes stand tall after winning many gold medals at this year's Olympics.
The critics thought the movie was awful, but its director stands tall as he heads for tonight's Oscars ceremony.
请注意
短语 a tall order 的意思是难以完成的任务、苛求。
My teacher wants me to write three essays for next week. That's a tall order!
