skylark

• 一种棕褐色带斑点的欧洲百灵鸟，以其特有的鸣唱著称，常在高空飞翔时鸣唱；也泛指百灵科鸟类。

A brown-speckled European lark known for its distinctive song, often sung while hovering at a great height.

1. A type of birdB2formalbritish

   A small brown-speckled European lark known for its melodious song, often sung while hovering high in the sky.

   云雀

   • The skylark's song filled the early morning air.
   • We watched a skylark ascend and hover above the field.
   • Farmers often hear skylarks singing over the meadows.

   同义词lark

• 过时用法，指嬉闹、玩耍或参加喧闹的欢乐活动，常带有调皮或淘气的意味。

An obsolete verb meaning to play pranks, frolic, or engage in boisterous fun, often in a playful or mischievous manner.

1. Play boisterouslyC1informalbritish

   To engage in playful, lively, or mischievous activity, often in a noisy or energetic way.

   嬉闹

   • The children were skylarking in the garden after school.
   • They spent the afternoon skylarking around the park.
   • The teacher told the students to stop skylarking and focus on their work.

   同义词cavortdisportfrolicgambolrollickrompsport

   反义词labortoilwork