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beak

/biːk/

CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #3948 in the learning path

鸟喙;鸟嘴

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Definitions

n. The hard, pointed mouth of a bird.

鸟喙;鸟嘴

Example

The sparrow carried a tiny seed in its beak.

那只麻雀嘴里衔着一粒小小的种子。

The shape of a bird's beak reflects its diet and adaptation to particular environmental conditions.

鸟喙的形状反映了鸟的食性及其对特定环境条件的适应。

Collocations

  • a sharp beak
  • a curved beak
  • in its beak

Word family

  • beaked (adj.)

Synonyms

  • bill

Usage tip

鸟嘴可说beak或bill;人的嘴通常用mouth。

FAQ

What does beak mean?
The hard, pointed mouth of a bird.
How is beak pronounced?
UK /biːk/, US /biːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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