wren
UKrɛnUSrɛn
Meaning
1n.
鹪鹩（一种小型鸣禽）
Usage
The wren built its nest in the dense shrubbery.
鹪鹩在茂密的灌木丛中筑巢。
With its cocked tail, the wren is a familiar garden bird.
鹪鹩翘着尾巴，是一种常见的花园鸟类。
We heard the loud, complex song of the wren before we saw it.
我们还没看见鹪鹩，就先听到了它响亮而复杂的鸣叫。
Etymology
该词为不可拆分整体，属于古英语残留词。源自古英语“wrenna”，与古高地德语“wrendo”和冰岛语“rindill”同源，可能模拟了这种小鸟啁啾的鸣叫声或与其小巧好动的特性相关。其词义自诞生起就专指鹪鹩，历经千年未发生显著变化。