plover

'plʌvә

Collins 1

n. any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers

n. 珩；千鸟；珩科鸟（如凤头麦鸡）

Collins 星级

26,471

BNC 频率

22,963

使用频率

plover 这个词没有明显的词根词缀，但可以拆分为“pl-”和“-over”，可以联想为“在水边的鸟”，因为plover是一种栖息在水边的鸟类。

例句

1. The plover runs quickly along the sandy beach.

这只鸻鸟在沙滩上快速奔跑。

2. We saw a plover nesting near the water's edge.

我们在水边看到一只鸻鸟在筑巢。

3. The plover makes a distinct call to communicate with its mate.

鸻鸟发出独特的叫声与伴侣交流。