Definitions
n. a tropical bird with a curved beak, sometimes copying speech
鹦鹉
v. to repeat someone's words without understanding or considering them
机械地重复；鹦鹉学舌
Example
The green parrot cracked a seed with its beak.
那只绿色鹦鹉用喙啄开了一粒种子。
Students who merely parrot their teachers' explanations may struggle to apply knowledge to unfamiliar situations.
只会机械重复教师讲解的学生，可能难以将知识应用于陌生情境。
Collocations
- pet parrot
- parrot someone's words
- parrot fashion
Usage tip
作动词常带贬义，强调不加理解或思考地重复。
FAQ
- What does parrot mean?
- a tropical bird with a curved beak, sometimes copying speech to repeat someone's words without understanding or considering them
- How is parrot pronounced?
- UK /ˈpærət/, US /ˈpærət/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
