| 单词 | bird feeder |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbird feeder bird feeder n. (a) a person who feeds birds.; (b) a container or platform placed outdoors for dispensing seeds and other food to wild birds. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > food > providing or receiving food > feeding animals > [noun] > bird-feeding device bird feeder1829 tit bell1929 seed feeder1944 1829 W. P. Scargill Rank & Talent I. vii. 103 The ingenious bird-feeder and fancier resided in an upper apartment. 1832 R. A. Slaney Outl. Smaller Brit. Birds iii. 102 The titmice, and many other birds, may be easily observed, and their habits watched, by placing a little tray, or bird-feeder, in a convenient position. 1911 Country Life Amer. 1 Dec. 56/2 An automatic bird feeder, protected by a dome of metal, is less elaborate than the food-house, and can be bought and permanently mounted with little expense and trouble. 1963 Times 19 Jan. 10/5 Even experienced bird feeders are constantly discovering new ways of helping old friends. 2006 Independent 10 Oct. 18/2 Thousands of Britain's most colourful garden bird species are falling victim to the infection, trichomoniasis, which is spread by contact, especially at bird tables and bird feeders. < as lemmas |
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