1510s, "apt to breed," from brood (v.) + -y (2). Figuratively, of persons, from 1851. Also, in modern use, sometimes "full of maternal yearning." Related: Broodily; broodiness.
双语例句
1. He became very withdrawn and broody.
他变得非常沉默抑郁。
来自柯林斯例句
2. I reached the age of 27 and suddenly started to feel broody.
