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bourke

UK /bɜːk/US /bɝːk/

词源

源自19世纪澳大利亚探险家Sir Richard Bourke的姓氏,由鸟类学家John Gould于1841年命名。

noun

❶ 指一种小型澳大利亚鹦鹉,学名Neopsephotus bourkii,羽毛呈粉褐色,性格温顺,常作为宠物鸟饲养。

“The bourke's parrot is known for its gentle nature.”

(伯克氏鹦鹉以其温顺的性格而闻名。)

“She keeps a bourke as a pet because of its beautiful colors.”

(她养了一只伯克氏鹦鹉当宠物,因为它的羽毛颜色很漂亮。)

同义词:Bourke's parrot, Neopsephotus bourkii, pink-bellied parrot

常见短语

Bourke's luck — 指意外的好运,源自澳大利亚民间传说中与伯克氏鹦鹉相关的幸运象征。

“Finding that rare coin was pure Bourke's luck!”

(找到那枚稀有硬币纯粹是伯克式好运!)