"merl" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 乌鸫
• 垛齿

Definition

“Merl”可以指黑鸫（一种鸟），也可以指城堡墙上的垛齿（凸起部分）。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Merl”在现代英语中极为罕见，鸟通常称为“blackbird”，建筑部分叫“merlon”，多出现在文学或历史资料中。

Examples

The merl sang in the garden every morning.

**乌鸫**每天早上在花园里唱歌。

The castle wall had a merl at regular intervals.

城堡的墙上定期设有**垛齿**。

He read a poem about a merl in springtime.

他读了一首关于**乌鸫**春天的诗。

From the tower, the archer hid behind the merl to avoid enemy fire.

弓箭手在塔楼里藏在**垛齿**后面躲避敌人射击。

Few people use the word merl today—you're more likely to hear 'blackbird'.

现在很少有人说**乌鸫**，你更常听到“blackbird”。

As the sun set, a merl perched on the highest tree, singing its evening song.

太阳落山时，一只**乌鸫**落在最高的树上唱起黄昏之歌。