好词典

ani

UK /ˈɑːni/US /ˈɑːni/

词源

源自加勒比地区土著语言(如泰诺语),后经西班牙语传入英语。

noun

❶ 一种热带美洲的黑色鸟类,属于杜鹃科,通常成群活动,以昆虫和果实为食。

“The smooth-billed ani is a common bird in Puerto Rico.”

(滑嘴犀鹃是波多黎各常见的鸟类。)

“Anis often forage in small groups on the ground.”

(犀鹃通常以小群体在地面觅食。)

同义词:black cuckoo, smooth-billed ani, groove-billed ani

常见短语

ani bird — 特指犀鹃这种鸟类,常用于鸟类观察或动物学讨论中。

“The ani bird is known for its cooperative breeding behavior.”

(犀鹃以合作繁殖行为而闻名。)