magpie
US /ˈmæɡ.paɪ/
UK /ˈmæɡ.paɪ/
名词
1.
喜鹊
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.
示例:
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A magpie flew down and snatched the shiny button from the ground.
一只喜鹊飞下来，从地上叼走了闪亮的纽扣。
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The chattering of the magpies woke me up early.
喜鹊的喳喳声把我吵醒了。
2.
收藏家, 爱说闲话的人
a person who collects things, especially small, shiny objects, or who talks a lot and indiscriminately.
示例:
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My grandmother is a real magpie; her house is full of trinkets and souvenirs.
我奶奶真是个收藏家；她的房子里摆满了小饰品和纪念品。
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He's a bit of a magpie when it comes to gossip, always picking up every little detail.
他有点像个喜鹊，一谈到八卦就什么细节都想知道。
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