stork
stork — noun
- storksingular
- storksplural
1. a big bird found near marshes or fields, with tall legs and a long bill, that of
a big bird found near marshes or fields, with tall legs and a long bill, that often makes a huge nest on a roof, pole, or tree.
A stork stood in the shallow rice field, picking frogs from the water.
typical habitat: a stork feeding in shallow water
Owen pointed at the stork nesting on the church chimney above the village.
common image: a stork nesting on a chimney
At sunset, Sophia watched two storks glide over the river toward their nest.
Each spring, farmers in the valley cheer when the first stork returns.
The guide explained that storks often build huge nests on tall roofs.
- heron
a similar wetland bird, but usually slimmer and more strongly associated with standing still to catch fish
- crane
another tall bird with long legs, often linked with open fields, dancing displays, and migration
- ibis
usually smaller and known for its long curved beak rather than the straighter beak of a stork
文法句型
a stork
two storks
用法筆記
Often used for the familiar white stork seen in Europe; in children's stories, the stork is traditionally said to bring a new baby to a family.