perch /ˈpə:tʃ/ I. vi. & vt. （鸟）栖息；把…置于高处：The bird perched on a big branch(nearby buildings). 鸟栖息在一根大树枝上（附近的建筑物上）。The village is perched on top of a high hill. 村子坐落于一个高山顶上。‖II. n.［c］（鸟类）栖息处；高坐，高位：The bird took its perch. 鸟停歇在栖木上。We watched the parade from our perch.我们从高处观看游行。