One could almost believe a parrot had intellect, when he keeps up a conversation so spiritedly; and it is certainly singular to observe how accurately a well-trained bird will apply his knowledge.
如果看到鹦鹉活泼地与人交谈,甚至相信他是有智力的动物。观察一只受到良好训练的鹦鹉准确地运用这种知识确实很新奇。