kingfisher
kingfisher — 名詞
- kingfishersingular
- kingfishersplural
1. a small bird with bright blue and green feathers that lives near water and catch
翠鳥
羽毛鮮豔、以魚為食的水邊小鳥
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
A kingfisher sat on a branch above the stream, watching the water for fish.
一隻翠鳥停在小溪上方的樹枝上，注意著水裡的魚。
collocation: sit on a branch above [water]
The children spotted a bright blue kingfisher as they walked along the riverbank.
孩子們沿著河岸散步時，看到了一隻亮藍色的翠鳥。
collocation: spot a kingfisher along [riverbank]
Mei's favourite page in the nature book shows a kingfisher diving for its dinner.
Mei在那本自然圖鑑中最喜愛的一頁，是一隻翠鳥正在潛水捕食。
Kingfishers build their nests in tunnels dug into the muddy banks of rivers.
翠鳥會在河邊泥濘的土堤上挖出隧道來築巢。
The park ranger pointed at a flash of blue and said it was a kingfisher flying over the lake.
公園管理員指著一道藍光說，那是一隻正在湖上飛翔的翠鳥。
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.