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robins

UK /ˈrɒbɪnz/US /ˈrɑːbɪnz/

词源

源自中古英语 robyn,最初为人名,后因民间传说中知更鸟与'Robin'(罗宾)的联系得名。

noun

❶ 指知更鸟(robin)的复数形式,一种小型鸣禽,胸部常呈红色,广泛分布于欧洲和北美。

“I saw two robins building a nest in the garden.”

(我看到两只知更鸟在花园里筑巢。)

“Robins are known for their cheerful songs in the morning.”

(知更鸟以清晨欢快的鸣叫声闻名。)

同义词:thrushes, songbirds, redbreasts

常见短语

round robin — 一种轮流或循环的形式,常用于比赛、会议或信件传递等场景。

“We organized a round robin tournament so everyone could play multiple matches.”

(我们组织了循环赛,让每个人都能参加多场比赛。)