broody
/ˈbruːdɪ/adjective
(broodier, broodiest)
1
- (of a hen) wishing or inclined to incubate eggs（母鸡）想抱窝的, （要）抱窝的。
1.1
- informal (of a woman) having a strong desire to have a baby〈非正式〉（妇女）想生孩子的。
2
- thoughtful and unhappy忧思的, 郁郁沉思的：
his broody concern for the future.
他对未来的深深忧思。
派生词