cormorant

'kɒ:mәrәnt

n. large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish; used in Asia to catch fish

n. 鸬鹚, 贪婪的人
a. 贪婪的

22,790

BNC 频率

21,178

使用频率

cormorant 可以拆分为 cor-（与鸟类相关）和 -morant（与游泳、潜水有关），联想到这种鸟类擅长潜水捕鱼。

例句

1. The cormorant is a skilled fisherman that catches fish underwater.

鸬鹚是一种擅长捕鱼的鸟，能够在水下捕捉鱼类。

2. We saw a cormorant drying its wings on a rock by the lake.

我们看到一只鸬鹚在湖边的岩石上晾干翅膀。

3. Cormorants are often found near rivers and coastal areas.

鸬鹚通常出现在河流和沿海地区。