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单词 birds
释义

bird

1 of 2

noun

ˈbərd How to pronounce bird (audio)
often attributive
1
archaic : the young of a feathered vertebrate
2
: any of a class (Aves) of warm-blooded vertebrates distinguished by having the body more or less completely covered with feathers and the forelimbs modified as wings
3
: a game bird
4
: clay pigeon
5
a
: fellow
b
: a peculiar person
c
chiefly British : girl
6
: shuttlecock
7
chiefly British
a
: a hissing or jeering sound expressive of disapproval
b
: dismissal from employment
8
: a thin piece of meat rolled up with stuffing and cooked
9
: a man-made object (such as an aircraft, rocket, or satellite) that resembles a bird especially by flying or being aloft
10
: an obscene gesture of contempt made by pointing the middle finger upward while keeping the other fingers down
usually used with the

called also finger

11
: birdie sense 2
birdlike
ˈbərd-ˌlīk How to pronounce bird (audio)
adjective

Illustration of bird

Illustration of bird
  • 1 crest
  • 2 crown
  • 3 bill
  • 4 throat
  • 5 auricular region
  • 6 breast
  • 7 scapulars
  • 8 abdomen
  • 9 tarsus
  • 10 upper wing coverts
  • 11 primaries
  • 12 secondaries
  • 13 rectrix
  • 14 tail

bird

2 of 2

verb

birded; birding; birds

intransitive verb

: to observe or identify wild birds in their habitats
Phrases
for the birds
: worthless, ridiculous

Synonyms

Noun

  • baby
  • being
  • bod [British]
  • body
  • character
  • cookie
  • cooky
  • creature
  • customer
  • devil
  • duck
  • egg
  • face
  • fish
  • guy
  • head
  • human
  • human being
  • individual
  • life
  • man
  • mortal
  • party
  • person
  • personage
  • scout
  • slob
  • sort
  • soul
  • specimen
  • stiff
  • thing
  • wight
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun A large bird flew overhead. The birds were singing outside our window. He's a tough old bird. We met some smashing birds at the pub last night.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Early bird gets one of the most popular doughnuts in town. Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 While walking the trail, there is lots to see, including native pollinator plants, bird, duck, and bat boxes, lots of wildlife, and a natural corridor that is very popular with bluebirds. Aida Dennis, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2022 Hawkins nickname was The Hawk, and Kardashian posted a bird emoji to caption the pics in honor of the late drummer. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 5 Sep. 2022 The black bird was tackled on the field during a game with children last weekend. Joseph Pisani, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 That includes changing the water in bird baths and pet dishes at least every three days. Devi Shastri, Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Two types of peel-and-stick wallpaper—a bird print and faux brick motif—add textural interest. Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Thanks mostly to a bird-flu outbreak, which has decimated flocks, turkey prices are reaching all-time highs, The Wall Street Journal reported. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 Within 45 minutes an officer reported that the bird had been released back into a pond. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022
Verb
Visitors will be able to bird watch as well as take a mile-long hike through the sanctuary, which will open to the public this fall. Arkansas Online, 18 July 2022 Birders can bird all weekend or just a few hours, Andersen said. Susan Dunne, courant.com, 8 May 2021 On Monday, a white woman named Amy Cooper went viral for threatening the life of a Black man, Christian Cooper (no relation), who was just trying to bird watch in Central Park in peace. Kathleen Newman-bremang, refinery29.com, 1 June 2020 Outdoor activities like trail running, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, birding, fishing, kayaking, traditional golf and disc golf are perfect for social distancing. Josh Woods, The Conversation, 22 May 2020 For a taste of nature, Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, located on the north side of town, offers birding and wildlife viewing as well as miles of walking trails. David James, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2015 Outdoor activities are still permitted, including bicycling, birding, boating, fishing, geocaching, hiking and hunting. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2020 With many birding hotspots closed and organized outings canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, birders have been forced to hang up their binoculars. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2020 The Piney Woods Wildlife Society coordinates birding field trips for its members, and meets the third Wednesday of most months at the Dennis Johnston Park Big Stone Lodge in Spring. Melanie Feuk, Houston Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English brid, bird, from Old English bridd

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1917, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bird

noun

ˈbərd How to pronounce bird (audio)
: an animal that lays eggs and has wings and a body covered with feathers

Biographical Definition

Bird

biographical name

ˈbərd How to pronounce Bird (audio)
Larry (Joe) 1956–     American basketball player

birds

noun

plural of bird
1
as in creatures
a member of the human race they're a couple of tough old birds who can manage without any interference from their grandchildren

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • creatures
  • people
  • men
  • guys
  • lives
  • things
  • ducks
  • humans
  • fishes
  • fish
  • individuals
  • babies
  • eggs
  • souls
  • customers
  • beings
  • specimens
  • bodies
  • devils
  • scouts
  • characters
  • mortals
  • human beings
  • sorts
  • parties
  • personalities
  • cookies
  • faces
  • wights
  • personages
  • sons of man
  • fellows
  • hominids
  • slobs
  • neighbors
  • bods
  • stiffs
  • heads
  • brothers
  • humanoids
  • homos
  • celebrities
  • fellowmen
  • selves
  • brethren
  • somebodies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • animals
  • beasts
  • critters
  • brutes
  • beasties
2
as in raspberries
chiefly British a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval the Liverpool fans were quick to give the visiting footballers the bird

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • raspberries
  • snorts
  • boos
  • catcalls
  • sneers
  • whistles
  • hoots
  • jeers
  • hisses
  • smirks
  • snickers
  • razzes
  • taunts
  • Bronx cheers
  • jibes
  • sniggers
  • gibes
  • put-downs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • cheers
  • applauses
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