Definition of hummingbird in English:

hummingbird

nounˈhʌmɪŋbəːdˈhəmɪŋˌbərd

A small nectar-feeding tropical American bird that is able to hover and fly backwards, and typically has colourful iridescent plumage.
Family Trochilidae: many genera and numerous species
Example sentencesExamples
- Without the ability to hover, hummingbirds would not be able to obtain nectar from flowers.
- The principal characteristic that sets hummingbirds apart from all other birds is their mode of flight.
- Like other birds, hummingbirds communicate through both auditory and visual signals.
- Nectar-producing plants are very popular for attracting hummingbirds and orioles.
- Thus, hummingbirds represent an ideal system in which to gain understanding of how animals achieve energy balance.

Origin

Mid 17th century: so named because of the humming sound produced by the rapid vibration of the bird's wings.

Definition of hummingbird in US English:

hummingbird

nounˈhəmiNGˌbərdˈhəmɪŋˌbərd

A small nectar-feeding tropical American bird that is able to hover and fly backward, typically having colorful iridescent plumage.
Family Trochilidae: many genera and numerous species, including the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) of the eastern US, and the red-crowned Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna), found chiefly along the Pacific coast of the US
Example sentencesExamples
- Nectar-producing plants are very popular for attracting hummingbirds and orioles.
- Like other birds, hummingbirds communicate through both auditory and visual signals.
- The principal characteristic that sets hummingbirds apart from all other birds is their mode of flight.
- Without the ability to hover, hummingbirds would not be able to obtain nectar from flowers.
- Thus, hummingbirds represent an ideal system in which to gain understanding of how animals achieve energy balance.

Origin

Mid 17th century: so named because of the humming sound produced by the rapid vibration of the bird's wings.

单词	hummingbird
释义	Definition of hummingbird in English: hummingbird nounˈhʌmɪŋbəːdˈhəmɪŋˌbərd A small nectar-feeding tropical American bird that is able to hover and fly backwards, and typically has colourful iridescent plumage. Family Trochilidae: many genera and numerous species Example sentencesExamples Without the ability to hover, hummingbirds would not be able to obtain nectar from flowers. The principal characteristic that sets hummingbirds apart from all other birds is their mode of flight. Like other birds, hummingbirds communicate through both auditory and visual signals. Nectar-producing plants are very popular for attracting hummingbirds and orioles. Thus, hummingbirds represent an ideal system in which to gain understanding of how animals achieve energy balance. Origin Mid 17th century: so named because of the humming sound produced by the rapid vibration of the bird's wings. Definition of hummingbird in US English: hummingbird nounˈhəmiNGˌbərdˈhəmɪŋˌbərd A small nectar-feeding tropical American bird that is able to hover and fly backward, typically having colorful iridescent plumage. Family Trochilidae: many genera and numerous species, including the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) of the eastern US, and the red-crowned Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna), found chiefly along the Pacific coast of the US Example sentencesExamples Nectar-producing plants are very popular for attracting hummingbirds and orioles. Like other birds, hummingbirds communicate through both auditory and visual signals. The principal characteristic that sets hummingbirds apart from all other birds is their mode of flight. Without the ability to hover, hummingbirds would not be able to obtain nectar from flowers. Thus, hummingbirds represent an ideal system in which to gain understanding of how animals achieve energy balance. Origin Mid 17th century: so named because of the humming sound produced by the rapid vibration of the bird's wings.
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