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mockingbird

/ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/

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1 · n.

a bird known for imitating other birds' songs

嘲鸫

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A mockingbird copied several calls from the garden.
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一只嘲鸫模仿了花园里好几种鸟的叫声。
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Pronunciation: /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/

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