ostrich; person who avoids reality
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ostrich; the largest living bird, native to Africa
The ostrich is famous for its running speed (up to 70 km/h) and producing the largest eggs of any living bird. The feathers of males are black with white wing and tail plumes, while females are grayish-brown.
The ostrich is the largest existing bird species in the world; although they cannot fly, they can run extremely fast.
This ostrich is over two meters tall and looks very majestic.
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When we went to the wildlife park, we saw a group of ostriches running on the grassland.
Ostrich eggs are the largest bird eggs in the world, weighing up to 1.5 kilograms.
noun
ostrich (figurative); one who buries their head in the sand; person who avoids facing reality
Derived from the popular misconception that ostriches bury their heads in sand when threatened. Commonly used in phrases like '鸵鸟政策' (ostrich policy) or '鸵鸟心态' (ostrich mentality) to criticize willful ignorance of obvious problems.
When encountering difficulties, being an ostrich and burying your head in the sand won't solve the problem.
The government cannot adopt an ostrich policy, turning a blind eye to environmental pollution.
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Stop being an ostrich and face reality bravely.