NIGHTHAWKとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From night +‎ hawk.

発音

• (英国発音) IPA: /ˈnʌɪthɔːk/
• (米国発音) IPA: /ˈnaɪthɑk/

名詞

nighthawk (plural nighthawks)

1. (UK, regional) A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar). [from 17th c.]
2. (US) A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor. [from 18th c.]
   • 1929, Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, Folio Society, published 2008, page 91:

     The swallows circled around and I watched them and the night-hawks flying above the roofs and drank the Cinzano.

3. A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours. [from 19th c.]
4. A nighthawker (metal detectorist who works illegally at night).
5. (Japan, historical) An unlicensed prostitute who worked the roadsides at night.

同意語

• (New World nightjar): bullbat, nightjar
• (person who remains awake and active during the night): night owl, night person

派生語