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源自中古英语 'werbler'(鸣禽),与古法语 'werbler'(颤音歌唱)相关,最终源于日耳曼语系,模仿鸟类鸣叫的声音。
❶ 莺科鸟类,体型小巧、羽毛鲜艳的鸣禽,常见于林地或灌木丛中,以昆虫为食并发出悦耳的鸣叫声。
“We spotted several warblers flitting among the trees during our morning walk.”
(晨间散步时,我们看到几只莺在树丛间跳跃。)
“The willow warbler is known for its sweet, descending song.”
(柳莺以其甜美而渐弱的鸣叫声闻名。)
warbler's nest — 指莺类搭建的小型鸟巢,通常隐蔽在枝叶茂密处,用于孵卵和哺育幼鸟。
“The children discovered a warbler's nest hidden in the rhododendron bush.”
(孩子们在杜鹃花丛中发现了一个隐蔽的莺鸟巢。)