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.
例句
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.
词族
记忆技巧
Think of a 'budge' (move) + 'rig' (outfit). This colorful bird won't budge once it's in its rig!
快速测验
The ______ is famous for its ability to mimic human speech despite its small size.
正确！
正确答案是： budgerigar
例句
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.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
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
容易混淆的词
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.
使用说明
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.'
常见错误
Learners often struggle with the spelling, specifically the 'dge' and 'ri' sequence. Some may also mispronounce the soft 'g' as a hard 'g'.
记忆技巧
Think of a 'budge' (move) + 'rig' (outfit). This colorful bird won't budge once it's in its rig!
词源
Derived from the Gamilaraay Aboriginal language word 'bunjigari', which likely translates to 'good bird' or 'good food'.
语法模式
文化背景
The budgerigar is an iconic Australian bird and has been one of the world's most popular pets since the mid-19th century.
快速测验
The ______ is famous for its ability to mimic human speech despite its small size.
正确！
正确答案是： budgerigar
相关词
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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