butterfly
noun [ C ] uk/ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ/ us/ˈbʌt̬.ɚ.flaɪ/
(INSECT)
B1 蝴蝶
a type of insect with large, often brightly coloured wings
- More examples
- These flowers are brightly coloured in order to attract butterflies.
- Some butterflies blend in with their surroundings so that it's difficult to see them.
- A butterfly alighted gently on the flower.
- a butterfly net
(PERSON)
disapproving轻浮多变的人；追求享乐的人
a person who is not responsible or serious, and who is likely to change activities easily or only be interested in pleasure
She's such a social butterfly. 她可真是个交际花。
(JEWELLERY)
耳环扣
the small metal part put on the back of a stud (= piece of jewellery worn in the ear) that keeps it in place
(SWIMMING)
[ S or U ] (also the butterfly, butterfly stroke)蝶泳
a way of swimming on your front by kicking with your legs while raising your arms together out of the water and then bringing them down in front of you
Idiom
have butterflies (in your stomach)idiom informal （通常指对将要做的事）感到非常紧张，觉得很心慌
to feel very nervous, usually about something you are going to do
I had terrible butterflies before I gave that talk in Venice. 我那次在威尼斯讲话前感到异常紧张。