magpie meaning in English
n.
1.【鸟类】鹊。
2.碎嘴子，爱说话的人。
3.〔俚语〕半便士。
4.靶子自外数第二圈，打中自外数第二圈的一枪〔打中这一圈时，用黑白旗打信号，故名〕。
5.(花边的)黑白花纹。
Examples
- They set forth chattering like magpies .
他们叽叽喳喳地出发了。 - One old magpie began wrapping itself up very carefully .
一只老喜鹊非常小心地用羽毛裹紧自己的身体。 - And even the most superstitious villagers no longer take off their hats to the magpie and wish it good-morning .
而且即使最迷信的村民也不再向鹊类脱帽致敬并祝它早安了。 - The magpie is the most charming bird in all the world
喜鹊是全世界最迷人的鸟 - And always remember , the magpie deserves your respect
永远记住. . .喜鹊值得你尊敬