单词 | bird |
释义 | bird —bird /bɜːd/ aep /bɝːd/ noun [C] (CREATURE) ► A1 a creature with feathers and wings, usually able to fly: » caged/wild birds» wading birds» Most birds lay eggs in the spring.» Penguins and ostriches are flightless birds (= they cannot fly).» We watched a flock of birds fly over the field.→ SEE ALSO DICKY BIRD(Cf. ↑dicky bird), HUMMINGBIRD(Cf. ↑hummingbird), SONGBIRD(Cf. ↑songbird)See picture: ![]() Thesaurus+: ↑Birds - general words • • • Extra Examples:» The poor bird couldn't fly because it had a broken wing.» In September, these birds migrate 2,000 miles south to a warmer climate.» We were woken early by the sound of the birds singing.» The noise of the car startled the birds and the whole flock flew up into the air.» Cuckoos are famous for laying their eggs in the nests of other birds.noun [C] (PERSON) F0 OLD-FASHIONED a particular type of person: » He's a rare bird, is Nick.Thesaurus+: ↑People in generalF0 UK SLANG a young woman: » Is that Lee's new bird?Thesaurus+: ↑Kinds of women , ↑Men and womenThesaurus+: ↑Romantic and sexual partnersold bird INFORMALF0 an older woman: » DISAPPROVING This old bird was lecturing the shop assistant about her manners.» APPROVING She's a game old bird (= one who is energetic and willing to do risky things).Thesaurus+: ↑Kinds of women , ↑Men and women |
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