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jays

UK //dʒeɪz//US //dʒeɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'jay', 来自古法语 'gai', 可能源自拉丁语 'gaia', 模仿鸟类的叫声。

noun

❶ 指蓝松鸦这种鸟类,属于鸦科,羽毛鲜艳且叫声独特,常见于北美洲和欧洲的森林中。

“A pair of jays built their nest in the oak tree.”

(一对蓝松鸦在橡树上筑巢。)

“Jays are known for their bright blue feathers.”

(蓝松鸦因其鲜艳的蓝色羽毛而闻名。)

同义词:blue jay, bird, corvid

常见短语

blue jays — 特指北美常见的蓝松鸦,羽毛为蓝色和白色相间,是许多地区的标志性鸟类。

“The blue jays are frequent visitors to our backyard.”

(蓝松鸦经常光顾我们的后院。)