sparrow
/ˈspærəʊ/ · /ˈspæroʊ/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4734 in the learning path
麻雀
Definitions
n. A small brownish bird often found near people's homes
麻雀
Example
A sparrow landed beside my cup on the balcony.
一只麻雀落在阳台上我的杯子旁边。
Urban gardens provide food and shelter for sparrows, helping maintain bird populations in densely populated areas.
城市花园为麻雀提供食物和栖息处，有助于维持人口密集地区的鸟类数量。
Collocations
- a flock of sparrows
- house sparrow
- tree sparrow
Usage tip
可数名词，复数直接加s；不泛指所有小鸟。
FAQ
- What does sparrow mean?
- A small brownish bird often found near people's homes
- How is sparrow pronounced?
- UK /ˈspærəʊ/, US /ˈspæroʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
