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kittiwake

/ˈkɪt.i.weɪk/

翻译: 一种小型银灰色海鸥,生活在北极和北方地区,常在悬崖上筑巢,后趾退化。

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noun

/ˈkɪt.i.weɪk/C2formal
  • zh一种小型银灰色海鸥,生活在北极和北方地区,常在悬崖上筑巢,后趾退化。

A small pearl-grey gull found in northern regions, known for nesting on cliffs and having a rudimentary hind toe.

  1. Seabird SpeciesB2formal

    A small gull with a pearl-grey back, found in northern coastal regions, known for nesting on steep cliffs and possessing a small hind toe.

    zh三趾鸥

    • The kittiwake is a common sight along the cliffs of the North Atlantic.
    • I spotted a colony of kittiwakes during my trip to the Scottish coast.
    • These seabirds build their nests on narrow ledges, just like the kittiwake does.
    • The kittiwake's call can be heard echoing across the fjords.
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  • kittiwakes plural form
  • kittiwakes' possessive plural form
  • kittiwake's possessive singular form