butterfly
UK/'bʌtәflai/US
IELTSTOEFLA1
Definitions
n.
A flying insect with large, often brightly coloured wings; a swimming stroke using both arms simultaneously
蝴蝶；蝶泳
v.
To cut food almost in half and spread it open flat, like butterfly wings
将食物从中间切开展平
Root Breakdown
Native Englishbutterflyother
=butterfly
Common Collocations
- 1.butterfly stroke蝶泳
- 2.butterfly effect蝴蝶效应
- 3.have butterflies感到紧张
Example Sentences
- 1.
The butterfly landed on the flower to drink nectar.
- 2.
She had butterflies in her stomach before the big presentation.