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little sparrow

/ˈlɪtəl ˈspærəʊ/

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/ˈlɪtəl ˈspærəʊ/B1informal
  • ruЛасковое обращение, используемое для обозначения маленького, хрупкого или уязвимого человека, часто женщины или ребёнка, сравнивая их с воробьём по размеру или хрупкости.

A term of endearment used to refer to a small, delicate, or vulnerable person, often a woman or child, comparing them to a sparrow in size or fragility.

  1. Small birdA1formal

    A small, common bird of the sparrow family, often found in urban and rural areas.

    ruВоробей

    • A little sparrow perched on the windowsill.
    • The little sparrow hopped across the garden path.
    • Children love to watch the little sparrows in the park.
  2. Term of endearmentB1informal

    Used as a gentle or affectionate nickname for a person, often a child or loved one.

    ruЛасковое обращение

    • Don't worry, little sparrow, everything will be fine.
    • Come here, my little sparrow, and give me a hug.
    • She called her daughter 'little sparrow' because of her cheerful nature.