
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.