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redwing

/red-wing/US // ˈrɛdˌwɪŋ //UK // (ˈrɛdˌwɪŋ) //

红翼,红翅,红翅膀,红翼鸟

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a European thrush, Turdus iliacus, having chestnut-red flank and axillary feathers.
    • : red-winged blackbird.

Examples

  • There were some twenty pairs of birds in this Redwing colony, who seemed to be much frightened by the approach of visitors.

  • In truth Redwing was a quiet, excessively practical little town, quite commonplace to every other passenger, except myself.

  • It shares with the Redwing the name of Nightingale, and often delighted us in our midnight visits amongst the islands.'

  • He could hear Mr. Redwing's voice, and it sounded as if Mr. Redwing was very much excited.

  • When he broke poor Redwing's back three fields from home in the Melton steeplechase he was grieved, annoyed, distressed.