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Martin Meaning in English

word

/ˈmɑɹtən/
MAR-tuhn
/mˈɑːtɪn/
MAR-tin

释义

A martin is a small bird related to swallows, usually seen flying quickly and catching insects in the air. The word is mainly used as the name of a type of bird.

用法与细微差别

Used mostly in bird names, such as 'purple martin' or 'sand martin', rather than alone in everyday conversation. Do not confuse it with the common male name 'Martin', which is usually capitalized.

例句

A martin flew over the lake this morning.

basic

The martin catches insects in the air.

basic

We saw a martin near the river.

basic

I think that bird on the wire is a martin, not a swallow.

natural

A martin keeps swooping over the backyard every evening.

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Once you notice a martin's fast flight, it's hard to mistake it for another bird.

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