kingfisher

IPA/ˈkɪŋfɪʃə(r)/
KK[kˈɪŋfˌɪʃɚ]IPA/ˈkɪŋfɪʃər/

kingfisher — noun

  • kingfishersingular
  • kingfishersplural

1. a small bird with bright blue and green feathers that lives near water and catch

1.名詞B1
釋義

a small bird with bright blue and green feathers that lives near water and catches fish by diving into the river or lake with its long, thin beak

例句

A kingfisher sat on a branch above the stream, watching the water for fish.

collocation: sit on a branch above [water]

The children spotted a bright blue kingfisher as they walked along the riverbank.

collocation: spot a kingfisher along [riverbank]

用法筆記

Countable noun. Frequently used with 'a' or 'the' when referring to a specific bird. Often appears in nature‑related contexts such as birdwatching, wildlife documentaries, or descriptions of river and lake habitats.

常見錯誤

❌A kingfisher is a bird can catch fish very fast.
✅A kingfisher is a bird that can catch fish very fast.
💡When describing the bird's ability, you need a relative pronoun (that/which) after 'bird'.