magpie
US /ˈmæɡ.paɪ/
UK /ˈmæɡ.paɪ/
1.
murai
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.
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A magpie flew down and snatched the shiny button from the ground.
Seekor murai terbang turun dan meragut butang berkilat dari tanah.
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The chattering of the magpies woke me up early.
Bunyi bising murai membangunkan saya awal.
2.
pengumpul, murai (kiasan)
a person who collects things, especially small, shiny objects, or who talks a lot and indiscriminately.
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My grandmother is a real magpie; her house is full of trinkets and souvenirs.
Nenek saya seorang pengumpul sejati; rumahnya penuh dengan perhiasan kecil dan cenderamata.
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He's a bit of a magpie when it comes to gossip, always picking up every little detail.
Dia agak murai bila bercakap tentang gosip, sentiasa mengutip setiap butiran kecil.