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单词 hummingbird
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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.

    蜂鸟

    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.

    蜂鸟

    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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