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bullfinch是什么意思

bullfinch

英 ['bʊlfɪn(t)ʃ] 美 ['bʊlfɪntʃ]

n. 红腹灰雀（欧洲鸣鸟）

中文词源

bullfinch 红腹灰雀

bull, 公牛，此处表强调，大。finch, 雀。比较horseradish, 大萝卜，辣根。

英文词源

bullfinch (n.): 1560s, from bull (n.1) + finch; supposedly so called for the shape of its head and neck; compare French bouvreuil.