B2 noun محايد

blowfly

/ˈbloʊflaɪ/

A blowfly is a large, often metallic-colored fly belonging to the family Calliphoridae. These insects are known for laying their eggs in meat, wounds, or decaying matter, and they play a crucial role in forensic science for determining time of death.

أمثلة

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1

The bright green blowfly landed on the discarded apple core in the garden.

The shiny green insect landed on the leftover middle part of the apple in the yard.

2

The presence of Calliphora vicina, a common blowfly, was documented in the forensic report.

The existence of a specific type of blowfly was recorded in the scientific legal document.

3

Close the window or that huge blowfly is going to keep buzzing around the room!

Shut the window otherwise that loud, large fly will continue making noise in the house.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
blowfly
صفة
blowfly-infested
مرتبط
fly
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a fly that 'blows' (deposits) eggs onto meat. Its 'blowy' buzz is also much louder than a standard housefly.

اختبار سريع

The forensic entomologist collected several ______ from the scene to help estimate the time of death.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: blowfly larvae

أمثلة

1

The bright green blowfly landed on the discarded apple core in the garden.

everyday

The shiny green insect landed on the leftover middle part of the apple in the yard.

2

The presence of Calliphora vicina, a common blowfly, was documented in the forensic report.

formal

The existence of a specific type of blowfly was recorded in the scientific legal document.

3

Close the window or that huge blowfly is going to keep buzzing around the room!

informal

Shut the window otherwise that loud, large fly will continue making noise in the house.

4

Ecological studies show that the blowfly is a primary scavenger in various terrestrial ecosystems.

academic

Scientific research indicates that this insect is a main animal that eats dead matter in land environments.

5

The agricultural board released a statement regarding blowfly control to protect livestock health.

business

The farming department published information about managing these flies to keep farm animals healthy.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
blowfly
صفة
blowfly-infested
مرتبط
fly

تلازمات شائعة

blowfly larvae the immature, worm-like stage of the blowfly
blowfly infestation a large and troublesome number of blowflies in one place
metallic blowfly a blowfly with a shiny, metal-like exterior
blowfly strike a condition where blowflies lay eggs on live sheep
common blowfly the most frequently seen type of this insect

العبارات الشائعة

blown meat

meat that has been contaminated by blowfly eggs

buzzing like a blowfly

making a loud, persistent low humming sound

forensic blowfly analysis

using blowflies to solve crimes

يُخلط عادةً مع

blowfly vs housefly

A housefly is usually smaller and dull gray/black, whereas a blowfly is larger and often metallic green or blue.

blowfly vs dragonfly

A dragonfly has a long body and four large wings and is generally considered beautiful, unlike the scavenger blowfly.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

The term is most frequently used in biology, agriculture, and forensic science. In everyday speech, people might simply call them 'bluebottles' or 'greenbottles' depending on their color.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'fly' for all insects of this type, but 'blowfly' is necessary when discussing decomposition or specific agricultural pests.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a fly that 'blows' (deposits) eggs onto meat. Its 'blowy' buzz is also much louder than a standard housefly.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the old English sense of 'fly-blown,' where 'blow' meant to deposit eggs in meat.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun Plural: blowflies Often used as a compound noun (e.g., blowfly species)
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السياق الثقافي

In many cultures, the blowfly is a symbol of decay or death and is often used in literature to create a macabre atmosphere.

اختبار سريع

The forensic entomologist collected several ______ from the scene to help estimate the time of death.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: blowfly larvae

كلمات ذات صلة

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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