mockingbird(n.)
也是 mocking-bird,美国南部地区的雀鸟,以雄鸟的歌声和模仿技巧而闻名,1670年代(mock-bird 来自1640年代),来自 mock(动词)的现在分词形容词+ bird(名词1)。
[I]t is the most famous songster of America, and is much prized as a cage-bird. Its proper song is of remarkable compass and variety, and besides this the bird has a wonderful range, being able to imitate almost any voice or even mere noises. [Century Dictionary]
【引用】“它是美国最著名的歌手,作为笼养鸟非常受人们喜爱。它的正常歌声具有非凡的音域和变化,除此之外,这种鸟还有惊人的模仿能力,能够模仿几乎任何声音甚至是简单的噪音。”【世纪词典】