the common European lark, 1680s, from sky (n.) + lark (n.1). So called because it sings as it mounts toward the sky in flight.
skylark (v.)
"to frolic or play," 1809, originally nautical, in reference to "wanton play about the rigging, and tops," probably from skylark (n.), influenced by (or from) lark (n.2). Related: Skylarked; skylarking.
权威例句
1. The poem is entitled Ode to Skylark.
这首诗的题目是《云雀颂》.
2. Skylark [ to frolic ].
skylark的 简写 [ 戏闹 ].
3. Shelley called the skylark a " blithe spirit " because of its happy song.