"lark" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 云雀
• 玩笑 (口语)

Definition

Lark 指一种体型小、会唱歌的鸟。非正式语境下，也可以指一项有趣或开玩笑的活动。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这种鸟类用法较正式，而非正式用法常见于英式英语，比如 'for a lark' 意为“为了好玩”。不要与其他鸟类混淆。

Examples

I saw a lark singing in the field.

我看到一只**云雀**在田野中歌唱。

The lark has a beautiful voice.

**云雀**的叫声很美丽。

They did it just for a lark.

他们只是为了**玩笑**才做的。

It was just a lark, but we ended up having a great time.

这只是个**玩笑**，但我们最后玩得很开心。

He's always up for a lark with his friends.

他总是乐意和朋友们一起搞**玩笑**。

Early to bed and early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy, and wise—like a lark!

早睡早起让你健康、富有又聪明——就像**云雀**一样！