duckling

n.

小鸭，幼鸭；丑小鸭（初似平庸后来出众的人或事物）；

复数：ducklings

ugly duckling丑小鸭；小时难看长大后变得才貌出众的人

1. The ducklings plumped into the water.
   小鸭们突然跳进水中。
2. We're going to feed the duckling.
   我们去喂小鸭子。

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