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songbird

/sawng-burd, song-/US // ˈsɔŋˌbɜrd, ˈsɒŋ- //UK // (ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd) //

鸣鸟,鸣禽,鸣禽类,鸣笛

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a bird that sings.
    • : any passerine bird of the suborder Oscines.
    • : Slang. a woman vocalist.

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Examples

  • In fact, only humans and songbirds have been observed warming up their vocal cords during early development, says Fernandez.

  • That is vastly different from most songbirds, where only the males are known to babble and sing.

  • That’s right, baby—this species sticks around for the toughest weather, unlike other songbirds that only show up in spring and summer.

  • Only animals with extended parental care — like songbirds or primates — can afford to be helpless for any extended period of time.

  • There are scenes of beasts hiking through the woods, downhill skiing, and riding a gondola, among others, as well as a new spring-summer collection that features songbirds and flowers.

  • We are eternal losers and this young songbird from Gaza is our one chance at redemption.

  • The British songbird thanked the doctors “who brought my voice back.”

  • A racy photo of songbird Christina Aguilera appeared on the Internet in December 2010.

  • But with songbird populations falling all across North America, I do think it's time for a movement to keep cats indoors.

  • The article ran beneath a photograph of a gray-and-white kitty munching on the head of a songbird.

  • "Songbird, you've plotted and planned too much," interrupted Dick, as the would-be poet hesitated.

  • They took with them Songbird and Hans, and went on foot, the weather being ideal for walking.

  • "Sobber is going to take a run by steamboat to Ithaca," answered Songbird.

  • "Well, this is a pleasure," said Songbird, and forgot all about what he was going to say concerning his verse making.

  • "Hullo, here is something new," said Songbird, as they walked past the stores.