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puffin

/ˈpʌfɪn/

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noun

海燕雏鸟, 幼海燕

The young of the Manx shearwater (Puffinus puffinus), especially eaten as food.

Examples :

"During their visit to the Isle of Man, they learned that "puffin" was a local term for young Manx shearwaters, which were historically eaten. "

在他们访问马恩岛期间，他们了解到“puffin”是当地对幼年海燕的称呼，这些海燕在历史上曾被食用。

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noun

海鹦, 善知鸟

The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) or (by extension) any of the other various small seabirds of the genera Fratercula and Lunda that are black and white with a brightly-coloured beak.

Examples :

"The puffin's brightly colored beak was a striking sight as it landed on the rocky outcrop near the boat. "

当那只海鹦降落在船附近的岩石露头上时，它那色彩鲜艳的喙非常引人注目。

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noun

粉蝶，菜粉蝶

Any of various African and Asian pierid butterflies of the genus Appias. Some species of this genus are also known as albatrosses.

Examples :

"While walking in the butterfly garden in Singapore, I saw a beautiful puffin fluttering near a flowering bush. "

在新加坡的蝴蝶园里散步时，我看到一只美丽的菜粉蝶在开花的灌木丛附近飞舞。

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noun

河豚，豚鱼

Examples :

"When I poked the old feather pillow, a puffin of dust came out. "

我戳了一下旧羽毛枕头，噗地一声冒出一团像河豚一样的尘土。

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