seagull

seagull — noun

1. a common coastal bird with white feathers on its body, long pointed wings that a

1.名詞A2
釋義

a common coastal bird with white feathers on its body, long pointed wings that are often grey or dark, and a strong beak, commonly seen near harbours and beaches where it gathers in large groups

例句

A seagull landed on the pier beside Renata while she was eating her sandwich.

collocation: seagull + landed on [surface]

The children laughed as a flock of seagulls followed their boat out of the harbour.

common phrase: a flock of seagulls

同義詞
  • gull

    the scientific and more precise term; preferred by bird experts

  • seabird

    broader category that includes gulls, terns, pelicans, and many other coastal species

用法筆記

In everyday speech people usually call these birds 'seagulls', but ornithologists often use just 'gull' because some species live well inland rather than by the sea.

常見錯誤

I saw a seagull by the lake.
I saw a gull by the lake.
💡The simple word 'gull' is more accurate for birds found inland, though 'seagull' is widely accepted in casual use.