emu

1.名詞B2

釋義

a huge bird native to Australia, known for its tall body, strong legs, and inability to fly

例句

At the animal park, Xiu watched an emu run past the fence.

showing the bird's speed in a simple scene

Karim fed the emu leaves while the guide pointed at its long legs.

showing typical physical features of the bird

Usually used as a countable noun. People often mention an emu's long legs, speed, or the fact that it cannot fly when they describe it.

❌We saw an ostrich in Australia, but it was really an emu.

✅We saw an emu in Australia, not an ostrich.

💡An emu looks similar to an ostrich, but it is a different Australian bird.

emu — noun