fledgling
noun [ C ] (also fledgeling) uk/ˈfledʒ.lɪŋ/ us/ˈfledʒ.lɪŋ/
（学飞的）幼鸟
a young bird that has grown feathers and is learning to fly
fledgling
adjective [ before noun ] (also fledgeling) uk/ˈfledʒ.lɪŋ/ us/ˈfledʒ.lɪŋ/
新的，刚开始的;缺乏经验的
new and without experience
The current economic climate is particularly difficult for fledgling businesses. 目前的经济气候对刚起步的公司来说特别艰难。