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lory

/lawr-ee, lohr-ee/US // ˈlɔr i, ˈloʊr i //UK // (ˈlɔːrɪ) //

萝莉,萝里,萝丽,萝利

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural lo·ries.

    • : any of several small, usually brilliantly colored Australasian parrots having the tongue bordered with a brushlike fringe for feeding on nectar and fruit juices.

Examples

  • "I scarcely feel authorized to give you any advice upon the subject," answered Lory, reluctantly.

  • Lory contemplated him as a strange old man who interested him despite himself.

  • And he paused, giving Lory an opportunity of explaining why he had come at this time, which opportunity was promptly neglected.

  • Lory rose, and laid aside the pen with which he was writing for an extended leave of absence.

  • "I will walk part of the way with you," answered Lory, with a stiffness which was entirely due to a sense of self-reproach.