Word
shrike
伯劳;伯劳鸟
核心释义
any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae that catch insects and small animals and often impale their prey on thorns
- 1.
伯劳科鸟类,以捕捉其他鸟类和小动物并将未食部分刺穿在荆棘上著称。
Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae which are known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns.
- 2.
旧大陆各种具有强钩喙、以小型动物为食的鸟类
any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals
伯劳科鸟类,以捕捉其他鸟类和小动物并将未食部分刺穿在荆棘上著称。;旧大陆各种具有强钩喙、以小型动物为食的鸟类;伯劳鸟
用法In use
A shrike perched on the fence, scanning for insects.
用法提示:名词,作主语,指一种鸟。
The shrike's hooked beak is perfect for catching small prey.
用法提示:名词所有格形式,表示鸟的喙。
I spotted a shrike in the garden this morning.
用法提示:名词,作宾语,直接指代鸟。
a shrike
泛指一只伯劳鸟。
A shrike impales its prey on thorns.
伯劳鸟将猎物刺穿在荆棘上。
shrike's + noun
所有格结构。
The shrike's hooked beak is strong.
伯劳鸟的钩状喙很强壮。
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- shriek
- 尖叫 · 注意:"shriek"意为尖叫(动词/名词),而"shrike"是伯劳鸟;发音相似但意义不同。
学习提示Learner notes
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