请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 pipit
释义

pipit

/ˈpɪpɪt /
noun
A mainly ground-dwelling songbird of open country, typically having brown streaky plumage.
  • Family Motacillidae: three genera, in particular Anthus, and many species, e.g. the meadow pipit.
Skylarks, wheatears, pipits and greylag geese fill any silences that remain....
  • Most observations relate to larks, pipits and finches but kestrels are capable of taking such quarry as fieldfares, turtle doves and lapwing.
  • In addition, killdeer, pipits and some shorebirds visit the grassy areas of landfills.

Origin

Mid 18th century: probably imitative.

Rhymes

随便看

 

英语词典包含243303条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/23 16:24:55