🇬🇧🇨🇳 hummingbird - 蜂鸟 : English Lesson

Meaning of "hummingbird" ("蜂鸟"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A hummingbird is a small, colorful bird known for its rapid wing movement, which allows it to hover in mid-air like a tiny helicopter. It feeds on flower nectar using its long, thin beak and can fly forward, backward, and even upside down.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

If I had the energy of a hummingbird, I’d finish my homework in five seconds.

I tried to take a picture of a hummingbird, but all I got was a blurry ghost.

If I had a pet hummingbird, I’d name it “Zoom” because “Lightning McFeather” is too long.

My uncle says he wants to be a hummingbird in his next life—small, fast, and always drinking sugar.

If coffee were a bird, it would definitely be a hummingbird.

A small girl sees a bright hummingbird at the garden window. Each morning the hummingbird drinks sweet juice from a red flower. The hummingbird flaps its tiny wings so fast the air makes a small sound. The girl puts out a little bowl and the hummingbird comes back. She smiles as the hummingbird sits for a moment, then flies away.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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