frigate bird
US /ˈfrɪɡ.ət ˌbɜːrd/
UK /ˈfrɪɡ.ɪt bɜːd/
名词
军舰鸟
a large tropical seabird with long wings and a deeply forked tail, the male of which has a large red gular pouch that it inflates during courtship. Frigatebirds are noted for their aerial agility and for harassing other seabirds to steal their prey.
示例:
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The magnificent frigatebird soared gracefully above the ocean.
雄伟的军舰鸟在海洋上空优雅地翱翔。
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Male frigatebirds are known for their inflated red throat pouches during mating season.
雄性军舰鸟在繁殖季节以其膨胀的红色喉囊而闻名。