"merle" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 乌鸫

Definition

乌鸫是一种鸟类，特别指常见的欧亚黑鸫，以黑色羽毛和美妙的歌声著称。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“乌鸫”专指欧亚黑鸫，不是所有黑色鸟类的通称。在中国常用于鸟类学和自然科普领域。

Examples

I saw a merle in the garden this morning.

今天早上我在花园里看到了一只**乌鸫**。

The merle sings beautifully at dawn.

**乌鸫**在黎明时唱得很动听。

A merle has black feathers and a yellow beak.

**乌鸫**有黑色羽毛和黄色喙。

At sunset, you can often hear merles calling to each other.

傍晚时分，你经常能听到**乌鸫**互相鸣叫。

The old tree in our backyard is home to a family of merles.

我们后院的老树上住着一户**乌鸫**家庭。

If you listen carefully in spring, you'll notice the cheerful song of the local merle.

春天如果你仔细听，会发现本地的**乌鸫**在愉快地歌唱。