damselfly
noun [ C ] uk/ˈdæm.zəl.flaɪ/ us/ˈdæm.zəl.flaɪ/
豆娘（一种昆虫）
an insect with a long, thin body and two pairs of transparent wings that are usually folded against its body when it is not flying
Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but smaller and thinner. 豆娘和蜻蜓很相似，但是小一些、瘦一些。
Butterflies, damselflies and dragonflies fill the air. 蝴蝶、豆娘和蜻蜓在空中飞舞。
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- The damselfly can often be seen settling on trees and bushes lining the banks of fast, clear streams.
- With most damselflies, the male and female differ in their colouring.
- The damselfly will hold its wings together over its back, while the dragonfly spreads its wings out flat, away from the body.