Whistle While You Wing A study in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B finds that pigeon wing-flapping produces distinct whistles, which can warn flock-mates, when merely taking off or when actively escaping predators. Karen Hopkin reports When cr

发表于:2019-01-07 / 阅读(89) / 评论(0) 分类 60秒科学

When crested pigeons spot a predator, they give a little whistle. But the sound doesnt come from their beaks. And according to a study published by The Royal Society, that whistle warns the rest of the flock to flee. Theres safety in numbers, and a f

发表于:2019-01-08 / 阅读(41) / 评论(0) 分类 Scientific American(九)月

Larry和李华两人正在做菜,准备一会儿带到朋友家参加party。今天李华会学到两个常用语:to blow it和to wing it. (Cooking sounds) LH: Larry, 那是什么味道?(sniffin

发表于:2019-01-08 / 阅读(69) / 评论(0) 分类 美国之音《流行美语》

今天我们来讲两个以wing这个词为主的习惯用语。我想你们都很熟悉这个词。它的意思是翅膀。自古以来,鸟的翅膀激发了人们不少美丽的幻想,而wing这个词也构成了许多习惯用语。今天要讲的

发表于:2019-01-10 / 阅读(96) / 评论(0) 分类 美国习惯用语

歌词如下: All the birds have come again, Hear the happy chorus! Robin bluebird on the wing, Thrush and wren this message bring. Spring will soon come marching in, Come with joyous singing. All the birds have come again, Hear the happy chorus! R

发表于:2019-01-28 / 阅读(38) / 评论(0) 分类 英语儿歌274首

Very well, said Mr. Lucas. And now there is one other small matter I must bring to your attention. 很好,卢卡斯先生说。现在我要再请你注意一件小事情。 Most of the birds that swim on this luxury lagoon have undergone surgery. 游

发表于:2019-01-29 / 阅读(24) / 评论(0) 分类 吹小号的天鹅