"merlin" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 灰背隼

Definition

灰背隼是一种小型隼，以速度快和狩猎技巧高著称。在传说中，Merlin 也是亚瑟王传说中著名巫师的名字。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

英文中，'merlin' 常用于表示鸟类时为小写，指巫师时首字母大写。说到动物时一般用 'a merlin'，说到传说中的巫师通常用 'Merlin'。

Examples

A merlin is a small, fast falcon found in many parts of Europe and North America.

**灰背隼**是一种在欧洲和北美许多地方都能看到的小型迅速的隼。

The merlin often hunts other small birds in open countryside.

**灰背隼**常在开阔的乡村捕猎其他小型鸟类。

Many people first learn about Merlin from stories about King Arthur.

许多人首次通过亚瑟王的故事了解到**梅林**。

If you look closely, you might spot a merlin perched on a fence post during your walk.

你如果仔细看，可能会在散步时看到一只**灰背隼**停在栅栏上。

Some believe Merlin had magical powers and helped guide King Arthur.

有人认为**梅林**拥有神奇的魔法力量，并帮助引导了亚瑟王。

During migration season, you’ll sometimes see a merlin darting quickly across the sky.

在迁徙季节，你有时会看到**灰背隼**在天空中迅速飞过。