cuckoo

名詞

UK/ˈkʊk.uː/
US/ˈkʊk.uː/

定義 cuckoo 名詞

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A grey bird known for its distinctive two-note call, which resembles its name. Cuckoos are known to lay their eggs in the nests of other birds.

    杜鹃鸟(鸟);布谷鸟

    • Every spring, we can hear cuckoos calling in the woods.

      每年春天,我们都能听到树林里杜鹃鸟的叫声。

    • A cuckoo was observed laying its egg in a robin's nest.

      有人观察到一只杜鹃鸟在知更鸟的巢里下蛋。

    • The sound of the cuckoo was clearly audible in the countryside morning.

      杜鹃鸟的声音在乡村的早晨清晰可闻。

形容詞

UK/ˈkʊk.uː/
US/ˈkʊk.uː/

定義 cuckoo 形容詞

  1. Describing someone as silly, foolish, or acting in a crazy manner.

    愚笨的;疯癫的

    • He looked a bit cuckoo wearing that ridiculous hat.

      他戴着那顶可笑的帽子看起来有点疯癫。

    • Her recent behavior has been a bit cuckoo.

      她最近的行为有点疯疯癫癫的。

    • Don't mind him, he talks cuckoo sometimes.

      别理他,他有时候会说些疯言疯语。