单词 | starling-like |
释义 | > as lemmasˈstarling-like ˈstarling-like adj. ΚΠ 1823 John Bull 24 Mar. 92/3 It is, we repeat, the repetition—the starling-like cry of Reform—Reform—which has sounded in men's ears, until they confound the meaning and object of it. 1880 Cassell's Nat. Hist. IV. 101 The first family of the starling-like perching birds. The Weaver Birds (Ploceidæ). 1972 Times 2 Nov. 12/6 Their presence is signalled by the starling-like screams of hundreds of girls running from entrance to entrance of whichever building the stars are in at the moment. 2001 F. de Waal Ape & Sushi Master iv. 159 The two bird experts note the piece's [sc. Mozart's A Musical Joke] starling-like qualities. < as lemmas |
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