swiftlet

美 'swiftlit
英 'swiftlit
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雨燕的一种,常筑巢于洞穴或建筑物中,其巢穴被称为燕窝。
名词

用法要点

作为食材来源的鸟类

Swiftlet 通常指那些以唾液筑巢的雨燕,它们的巢穴干燥后成为珍贵的食用燕窝。

• The swiftlet builds its nest using a unique saliva that hardens into edible bird's nest.
• Farmers protect the swiftlets because their nests are highly valued in traditional medicine.

栖息环境描述

这类鸟喜欢生活在靠近水源的地方,如洞穴、悬崖或人工建筑内部。

• Swiftlets prefer to nest in dark, quiet caves near rivers.
• Many species have adapted to nesting inside large buildings and bridges.

文化象征意义

在某些文化中,雨燕被视为吉祥的象征,因其筑巢行为被认为能带来好运。

• In some cultures, the swiftlet is seen as a symbol of good fortune.
• The arrival of swiftlets during spring is considered an auspicious sign.

基础例句

The swiftlet flies quickly over the water.

雨燕快速飞过水面。

People collect the nests of the swiftlet for food.

人们收集雨燕的巢穴作为食物。

Swiftlets often build their nests in caves.

雨燕常在洞穴中筑巢。

高级例句

The conservation of swiftlet populations is crucial for maintaining biodiversity in tropical regions.

保护雨燕种群对于维持热带地区的生物多样性至关重要。

Artificial structures have become alternative habitats for swiftlets, reducing pressure on natural cave systems.

人工结构已成为雨燕的替代栖息地,减轻了对天然洞穴系统的压力。

Sustainable farming practices are essential to ensure the long-term survival of wild swiftlet colonies.

可持续的养殖实践对于确保野生雨燕种群的长期生存至关重要。

高频搭配

noun

swiftlet nestswiftlet houseswiftlet farmedible swiftletswiftlet population

verb

house swiftletsprotect swiftletsharvest swiftlet nestsbreed swiftletsfeed swiftlets

adjective

endangered swiftletcommon swiftletswiftlet speciestropical swiftletcave-dwelling swiftlet

phrase

bird's nest swiftletedible swiftlet nestswiftlet salivaswiftlet colonyswiftlet migration

常见错误

❌ 错误:The bird is called a swallow.
✓ 正确:The bird is called a swiftlet.

Swallow 和 swiftlet 是两种不同的鸟类,不能混淆使用。

❌ 错误:Swiftlets eat insects only.
✓ 正确:Swiftlets feed on flying insects.

虽然雨燕主要捕食飞虫,但‘only’一词过于绝对,不符合实际情况。

近义词辨析

swallow

Swallow 泛指所有雨燕科鸟类,而 swiftlet 特指那些以唾液筑巢的种类。

While swallows migrate long distances, swiftlets often stay in one area year-round.

hummingbird

Hummingbird 是蜂鸟,体型更小且飞行方式不同,与 swiftlet 完全不同。

Unlike hummingbirds, swiftlets do not hover in mid-air while feeding.