magpie
US /ˈmæɡ.paɪ/
UK /ˈmæɡ.paɪ/
名詞
1.
カササギ
a long-tailed crow with pied plumage and a chattering call, typically feeding on carrion, insects, and fruit. Magpies are known for their habit of collecting shiny objects.
例:
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A magpie flew down and snatched the shiny button from the ground.
カササギが舞い降りて、地面から光るボタンをひったくった。
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The chattering of the magpies woke me up early.
カササギの鳴き声で早く目が覚めた。
2.
収集家, おしゃべりな人
a person who collects things, especially small, shiny objects, or who talks a lot and indiscriminately.
例:
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My grandmother is a real magpie; her house is full of trinkets and souvenirs.
私の祖母は本当に収集家で、家は小物や土産物でいっぱいです。
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He's a bit of a magpie when it comes to gossip, always picking up every little detail.
彼はゴシップに関しては少しおしゃべりで、いつも些細なことまで拾い上げる。
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