How do you use "bird" in a sentence?

The birds in the garden wake me up every morning. We spotted a rare bird while walking in the countryside. She feeds the birds in her garden every day.

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Q: What does "bird" mean?

A feathered animal that usually can fly A 'bird' is a warm-blooded animal with feathers, wings, and a beak that usually can fly. In British slang, 'bird' can also informally refer to a young woman, though this usage is considered dated or slightly offensive by some.

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Meaning: A feathered animal that usually can fly

鸟，禽类

pájaro, ave

鳥、小鳥

새, 조류

A 'bird' is a warm-blooded animal with feathers, wings, and a beak that usually can fly. In British slang, 'bird' can also informally refer to a young woman, though this usage is considered dated or slightly offensive by some.

「bird」是一种有羽毛、翅膀和喙的温血动物，通常能够飞行。在英国俚语中，「bird」也可以非正式地指年轻女性，尽管这种用法被一些人认为是过时的或略带冒犯性的。

Un «bird» es un animal de sangre caliente con plumas, alas y pico que generalmente puede volar. En el argot británico, «bird» también puede referirse informalmente a una mujer joven, aunque este uso es considerado anticuado o ligeramente ofensivo por algunos.

「bird」は、羽毛、翼、くちばしを持つ温血動物で、通常は飛ぶことができます。イギリスのスラングでは、「bird」は若い女性を指すこともありますが、この用法は古臭いまたは少し失礼だと考える人もいます。

'Bird'는 깃털, 날개, 부리를 가진 온혈 동물로 보통 날 수 있습니다. 영국 속어에서 'bird'는 비공식적으로 젊은 여성을 가리키기도 하지만, 이 용법은 구식이거나 다소 무례하다고 여겨지기도 합니다.

Examples

The birds in the garden wake me up every morning.
花园里的鸟每天早上都会把我吵醒。
Los pájaros del jardín me despiertan cada mañana.
庭の鳥たちが毎朝私を起こします。
정원의 새들이 매일 아침 저를 깨웁니다.
We spotted a rare bird while walking in the countryside.
我们在乡间散步时发现了一只稀有的鸟。
Vimos un pájaro raro mientras caminábamos por el campo.
田舎を歩いているときに珍しい鳥を見つけました。
시골을 산책하다가 희귀한 새를 발견했습니다.
She feeds the birds in her garden every day.
她每天都给花园里的鸟喂食。
Ella alimenta a los pájaros de su jardín todos los días.
彼女は毎日庭の鳥たちに餌をあげています。
그녀는 매일 정원의 새들에게 먹이를 줍니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'bridd' meaning 'young bird' or 'chick', of unknown ultimate origin. Unusually, the '-r-' and '-i-' swapped places (metathesis) to give the modern form. Originally referred only to young birds.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal