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单词 honeysucker
释义

Definition of honeysucker in English:

honeysucker

noun ˈhʌnisʌkə
  • Any of a number of long-billed birds which feed on nectar, especially (in South Africa) a sunbird.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A daring honeysucker lands on the table next to us and meticulously removes each leftover crumb of bread.
    • It is an ornithologist's dream come true with an abundance of parrots, rosellas, honeysuckers, finches and nightbirds.
    • Be kind to the trees and they will bloom into flower for you and attract a flock of honeysuckers and a swarm of bees.
    • On the one side we have baboons, lions, elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes; on the other spider-monkeys, pumas, tapirs, anteaters, and sloths; while among birds, the hornbills, turacos, orioles, and honeysuckers of Africa contrast strongly with the toucans, macaws, chatterers, and hummingbirds of America.
    • I really miss southern summers, cold sweet tea, and the smell of honeysuckers.
 
 

Definition of honeysucker in US English:

honeysucker

nounˈhənēˌsəkər
  • Any of a number of long-billed birds which feed on nectar, especially (in South Africa) a sunbird.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I really miss southern summers, cold sweet tea, and the smell of honeysuckers.
    • It is an ornithologist's dream come true with an abundance of parrots, rosellas, honeysuckers, finches and nightbirds.
    • Be kind to the trees and they will bloom into flower for you and attract a flock of honeysuckers and a swarm of bees.
    • A daring honeysucker lands on the table next to us and meticulously removes each leftover crumb of bread.
    • On the one side we have baboons, lions, elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes; on the other spider-monkeys, pumas, tapirs, anteaters, and sloths; while among birds, the hornbills, turacos, orioles, and honeysuckers of Africa contrast strongly with the toucans, macaws, chatterers, and hummingbirds of America.
 
 
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