English Dictionary

lovebird

名詞

比喩的用法 通例複数形

Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.

日本語の意味

アガポルニス属に属する小型のオウムの一種。 / 相互に非常に愛情深い性格を示し、ペットや飼い鳥として飼われることが多い。

The lovebird preened its mate at dawn, fluffing its feathers with a tenderness that always made me smile.

そのアガポルニス属の小型インコは夜明けにつがいの羽づくろいをし、羽を優しくふくらませる仕草がいつも私を笑顔にさせた。

意味（1）

Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.

意味（2）

(figuratively, usually in the plural) One of the members of an openly affectionate couple.

Okay, all right, whew! What do you say we all clear out of here and let these two lovebirds get back down to business?

lovebirds （ plural ）