This is one of the reasons why some males birds have exotic plumes, why elk carry hefty antlers , and why male fiddler crabs have such large claws.

这就是为什么一些雄鸟长着充满异国情调的羽毛，为什么麋鹿拥有巨大的鹿角，为什么雄性招潮蟹有这么大的爪子的原因之一。

We saw the face of evil form in plumes of smoke and ash.

在废墟和烟雾升腾中我们似乎看到了魔鬼的脸孔。

Plumes of black smoke rose from burning industrial plants.

黑色烟柱从燃烧的工厂升腾而去。

Tall and athletic: Ostrich plumes and pompoms emphasise height.

高大健壮：鸵鸟的羽毛和绒球象征了高度！

Wind frequently pushes dust plumes seaward along the Namibian Coast.

大风频繁的沿着纳米比亚海岸把沙尘吹向大海方向。