유럽산 지빠귓과의 작은 새인 나이팅게일로, 수컷이 밤에 아름답게 노래하는 것으로 유명하다.
A small European thrush with brownish plumage, famous for the rich and melodious song of the male which is often heard at night.
예문:
"The nightingale's song echoed through the dark woods during the breeding season."
"We sat on the porch in silence, listening to a distant nightingale."
아름답고 고운 목소리로 노래하는 사람, 특히 여성을 비유적으로 이르는 말.
A person, especially a woman, who possesses a remarkably beautiful and melodious singing voice.
예문:
"The young soprano was hailed by critics as the new nightingale of the opera world."
"Her voice was so pure that everyone in the village called her their little nightingale."
당국에 타인의 정보를 제공하는 밀고자나 비밀 집단을 배반하는 사람.
A person who informs on others to the authorities or betrays a secret group.
예문:
"The gang suspected there was a nightingale among them feeding information to the police."
"He was labeled a nightingale after he agreed to testify against his former associates."