hummingbird

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托福

n. tiny American bird having brilliant iridescent plumage and long slender bills; wings are specialized for vibrating flight

n. 蜂鸟

29,154

BNC 频率

14,998

使用频率

hummingbird 由 humming 和 bird 组成。humming 意为“嗡嗡声”，而 bird 意为“鸟”。可以联想到这种鸟在飞翔时发出的嗡嗡声。

例句

1. The hummingbird is known for its ability to hover in one place.

蜂鸟以能够在一个地方悬停而闻名。

2. I saw a beautiful hummingbird feeding on flowers in the garden.

我在花园里看到一只漂亮的蜂鸟在花上采 nectar。

3. Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the world.

蜂鸟是世界上最小的鸟类。