单词 | bird sanctuary |
释义 | > as lemmasbird sanctuary bird sanctuary n. an area set aside as a secure habitat where (endangered or rare) birds are protected and encouraged to breed. ΘΚΠ the world > life > biology > collection or conservation of natural specimens > sanctuary or reserve > [noun] > specific for birds bird sanctuary1883 refuge1892 1883 C. F. Gordon-Cumming In Hebrides x. 326 Mr. Macaulay says that in his day the isle Lij was set apart as a bird sanctuary, from which no eggs were ever taken. 1927 Observer 7 Aug. 3 Cannon Hill Common, Merton, Surrey,..is to have a bird sanctuary. 2015 N.Y. Times Mag. 15 Mar. 30/2 [He]..can be found at his bird sanctuary in Mysore, India, home to more than a thousand birds. < as lemmas |
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