caterpillar
UK/'kætәpilә/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
The worm-like larva of a butterfly or moth; a vehicle that moves on continuous metal tracks.
毛毛虫（蝴蝶或蛾的幼虫）；履带车
v.
To move slowly by drawing the body forward, like a caterpillar.
像毛毛虫一样缓慢蠕动前行
Root Breakdown
Native Englishcaterpillarother
=caterpillar
Common Collocations
- 1.butterfly caterpillar蝴蝶毛毛虫
- 2.caterpillar stage毛毛虫阶段
Example Sentences
- 1.
The colorful caterpillar munched on green leaves all day.