parrot
Произношение: [ˈpær.ət]
Слово
Контекст: «animal»
(noun) a colorful bird that can often imitate sounds, including human speech. Parrots are popular pets because they can talk and are very friendly.
Пример
My parrot can say 'hello' and loves to sing along with me.
Пример
Not all parrots are good at talking; some just make noises.
Пример
What kind of parrot do you want to have as a pet?
Контекст: «language»
(verb) to repeat what someone else has said, often without understanding it fully. This is like when you hear someone say something and you just say it back to them without thinking.
Пример
She likes to parrot her teacher's instructions to remember them better.
Пример
He doesn't just parrot his friends; he thinks about what they say.
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Why do some students parrot what their teachers say instead of asking questions?
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