whistler

• 指发出哨声或口哨声的人或物；也指以其哨声般的叫声闻名的动物，包括北美旱獭、北极潜鸭以及澳大利亚的鸣禽。

A noun referring to a person or thing that produces a whistling sound, or to various animals known for their whistling calls, including a North American marmot, an Arctic diving duck, and Australian songbirds.

1. Person who whistlesA2informal

   An individual who produces a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips.

   吹口哨的人

   • The whistler on the street corner was performing a cheerful tune.
   • A loud whistler in the audience distracted the speaker.
   • She is a talented whistler who can mimic bird calls.

2. Mountain marmotC1formalamericanscientific

   A large, stout-bodied rodent native to the mountainous regions of North America, known for its high-pitched alarm call.

   旱獭

   • The whistler emerged from its burrow and let out a sharp cry.
   • Hikers often hear the distinctive call of the whistler in the Rockies.
   • A family of whistlers was spotted sunbathing on the rocks.

   同义词hoary marmot

3. Arctic duckC1formalscientific

   A fast-flying diving duck with a large head, found in Arctic regions, known for the whistling sound of its wings.

   北极鸭

   • The whistler duck flew swiftly over the frozen tundra.
   • Ornithologists observed a flock of whistlers migrating south.
   • The whistler's wings made a distinct sound as it took off.

   同义词goldeneye

4. Australian songbirdC1formalaustralianscientific

   A bird from the Pachycephalidae family, native to Australia and Southeast Asia, known for its melodious and whistling song.

   澳大利亚鸣禽

   • The golden whistler sang a beautiful melody in the rainforest.
   • Birdwatchers traveled to see the rare whistler species.
   • A whistler's call echoed through the eucalyptus trees.

   同义词thickhead