The shadow of a thrush crossed the carpet; from the deepest Wells of silence the wood pigeon drew its bubble of sound.

一只画眉的影子掠过地毯，如深井一般的寂静中传来斑鸠的咕咕声。

Not only am I obliged to wear heels and a posh frock, I am expected to tackle a wood-pigeon salad with an unnecessary amount of cutlery.

我不但被迫穿高跟鞋和优雅的连衣裙，还被要求用一堆刀具吃林鸽沙拉。

You're like the wood-pigeon; it says do, do, do all day, and never sets about any work itself.

你就像那大斑鸠，一天到晚只知道咕咕地叫，从来不干一点正经事儿。