lark
US /lɑːrk/
UK /lɑːrk/
1.
Lerche
a small ground-dwelling songbird, typically with a brown streaky plumage, a crest, and a melodious song, found chiefly in open country.
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The sweet song of the lark filled the morning air.
Der süße Gesang der Lerche erfüllte die Morgenluft.
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We watched a lark ascend high into the sky.
Wir sahen eine Lerche hoch in den Himmel aufsteigen.
2.
Spaß, Streich, Abenteuer
something done for fun, especially something mischievous or adventurous
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They decided to go for a midnight swim, just for a lark.
Sie beschlossen, um Mitternacht schwimmen zu gehen, nur zum Spaß.
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It was all a bit of a lark, nothing serious.
Es war alles nur ein kleiner Spaß, nichts Ernstes.
1.
albern, herumtollen
to enjoy oneself by behaving in a playful and mischievous way
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The children were larking about in the park.
Die Kinder tollten im Park herum.
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They spent the afternoon larking around by the river.
Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag damit, am Fluss herumzualbern.