homing

英 [ˈhəʊmɪŋ]

美 [ˈhoʊmɪŋ]

adj.  受到返回原地训练的; 有返回原地本能的; 自动寻向的; 自导引的
v.  归巢，回家
home的现在分词

现在分词：homing　

TEM8

BNC.34217 / COCA.28830

牛津词典

adj.

• 受到返回原地训练的；有返回原地本能的
  trained, or having a natural ability, to find the way home from a long distance away
  1. Many birds have a remarkable homing instinct .
     很多鸟类具有了不起的返回原地的本能。
• 自动寻向的；自导引的
  fitted with an electronic device that enables it to find and hit the place or object it is aimed at
  1. a homing device
     自动导引的装置

柯林斯词典

• ADJ （武器、设备等）自动寻向的，自导引的
  A weapon or piece of equipment that has ahomingsystem is able to guide itself to a target or to give out a signal that guides people to it.
  1. ...infra-red homing missiles...
     红外线自动寻的导弹
  2. All the royal cars are fitted with electronic homing devices.
     所有的皇家轿车都装有电子自导引装置。
• ADJ （动物）有返回原地能力的
  An animal that has ahominginstinct has the ability to remember and return to a place where it has been in the past.
  1. Then the pigeons flew into thick fog, and the famous homing instinct failed.
     然后鸽子飞进了浓雾中，其闻名的归巢本能丧失了。

英英释义

adj

• orienting or directing homeward or to a destination
  1. the homing instinct
  2. a homing beacon

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