budgerigar
A small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot that is native to Australia and often kept as a pet. It is typically green and yellow with black markings in the wild, though domestic varieties come in many colors.
예시
3 / 5I bought a new swing for my budgerigar's cage to keep him entertained.
I purchased a small toy for my pet bird's enclosure to provide stimulation.
The ornithological society published a detailed report on the migration patterns of the wild budgerigar.
The bird experts shared a formal study regarding how wild budgerigars move across regions.
My budgie has finally learned how to whistle the theme song from that show!
My pet bird can now mimic the music from a television program.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'budge' (move) + 'rig' (outfit). This colorful bird won't budge once it's in its rig!
빠른 퀴즈
The ______ is famous for its ability to mimic human speech despite its small size.
정답!
정답은: budgerigar
예시
I bought a new swing for my budgerigar's cage to keep him entertained.
everydayI purchased a small toy for my pet bird's enclosure to provide stimulation.
The ornithological society published a detailed report on the migration patterns of the wild budgerigar.
formalThe bird experts shared a formal study regarding how wild budgerigars move across regions.
My budgie has finally learned how to whistle the theme song from that show!
informalMy pet bird can now mimic the music from a television program.
Melopsittacus undulatus, the budgerigar, is a primary subject in studies regarding avian vocal learning.
academicThe scientific species known as the budgerigar is often studied to understand how birds learn to make sounds.
The pet store franchise noted a significant increase in budgerigar sales following the holiday season.
businessThe business observed that many people purchased these small parrots after the holidays.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
show budgerigar
a bird bred specifically for exhibition or competitions
budgie smuggler
an Australian slang term for men's tight-fitting swimwear
tame budgerigar
a bird that has been trained to interact with humans
자주 혼동되는 단어
Parakeet is a broad term for many small parrots; a budgerigar is one specific type of parakeet.
Lovebirds are a different genus of parrot, usually stockier with shorter tails than budgerigars.
사용 참고사항
The term 'budgerigar' is the full, formal name, while 'budgie' is the very common informal diminutive used in everyday British and Australian English. In the United States, they are often simply called 'parakeets.'
자주 하는 실수
Learners often struggle with the spelling, specifically the 'dge' and 'ri' sequence. Some may also mispronounce the soft 'g' as a hard 'g'.
암기 팁
Think of a 'budge' (move) + 'rig' (outfit). This colorful bird won't budge once it's in its rig!
어원
Derived from the Gamilaraay Aboriginal language word 'bunjigari', which likely translates to 'good bird' or 'good food'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The budgerigar is an iconic Australian bird and has been one of the world's most popular pets since the mid-19th century.
빠른 퀴즈
The ______ is famous for its ability to mimic human speech despite its small size.
정답!
정답은: budgerigar
관련 단어
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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