B2 noun ニュートラル

butterfly

/ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

A butterfly is an insect with four large, often brightly colored wings that are covered with tiny scales. It develops from a caterpillar and is typically active during the day, visiting flowers to feed on nectar.

例文

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1

A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.

A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.

2

Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.

Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.

3

I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.

I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.

語族

名詞
butterfly
Verb
butterfly
形容詞
butterflied
関連
butterflying
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'butter' that can 'fly'—legend says they were named because they were thought to steal butter or because their excrement looks like butter.

クイックテスト

He's such a ____; he knows everyone at this party and talks to everyone.

正解!

正解は: social butterfly

例文

1

A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.

everyday

A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.

2

Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.

formal

Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.

3

I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.

informal

I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.

4

Metamorphosis in the butterfly involves a complete transformation from larva to pupa and finally to the imago stage.

academic

Metamorphosis in the butterfly involves a complete transformation from larva to pupa and finally to the imago stage.

5

To improve our market reach, we must adopt a butterfly strategy, expanding delicately into several niche sectors at once.

business

To improve our market reach, we must adopt a butterfly strategy, expanding delicately into several niche sectors at once.

語族

名詞
butterfly
Verb
butterfly
形容詞
butterflied
関連
butterflying

よく使う組み合わせ

social butterfly a person who is very social and moves easily between different groups
butterfly effect the idea that small causes can have large effects
butterfly stroke a swimming style performed on the chest with both arms moving together
monarch butterfly a specific, well-known orange and black migratory butterfly
butterfly net a mesh net used for catching butterflies

よく使うフレーズ

butterflies in one's stomach

to feel very nervous or excited

to butterfly a joint

to cut meat or fish nearly in half so it opens out flat

float like a butterfly

to move gracefully and lightly

よく混同される語

butterfly vs moth

Moths are typically nocturnal and have feathery antennae, while butterflies are diurnal and have club-tipped antennae.

butterfly vs flutter

Flutter is the verb describing the movement, while butterfly is the name of the insect.

📝

使い方のコツ

While primarily used for the insect, 'butterfly' is frequently used in idiomatic English to describe social behavior or nervous feelings.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often forget the plural form 'butterflies' (changing -y to -ies) or misuse the idiom 'butterflies in my stomach' in professional contexts where it might sound too informal.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'butter' that can 'fly'—legend says they were named because they were thought to steal butter or because their excrement looks like butter.

📖

語源

Derived from Old English 'buterfloge', which literally means 'butter fly'.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: butterflies Used as a transitive verb when referring to food preparation
🌍

文化的な背景

In many cultures, the butterfly is a symbol of the soul, rebirth, and the ephemeral nature of life.

クイックテスト

He's such a ____; he knows everyone at this party and talks to everyone.

正解!

正解は: social butterfly

関連単語

syngravent

C1

To formally reach a collective agreement or to consolidate disparate ideas into a singular, authoritative consensus through deliberation. It is typically used in academic or high-level professional contexts to describe the synthesis of various perspectives into a unified stance.

homoaltersion

C1

To systematically modify a component or individual within a group so that it aligns identically with the properties of its counterparts. It describes the act of enforcing homogeneity through specific, calculated adjustments to maintain structural consistency.

homogratacy

C1

To achieve a state of collective agreement or uniform satisfaction within a group by aligning interests or expressing mutual gratitude. It involves the process of harmonizing conflicting viewpoints into a single, mutually pleasing outcome.

multipatership

C1

Multipatership refers to the biological phenomenon where a single litter or brood of offspring is sired by more than one father. In sociology, it describes the state of a woman having children with multiple different partners, often referred to as multi-partnered fertility.

periluddom

C1

A noun referring to the state or environment of anticipation and ritualized preparation that occurs just before a competitive event, game, or performance. It encompasses the collective psychological atmosphere and physical activities shared by participants and spectators before the main action begins.

circummentcy

C1

The act or state of bypassing restrictions, rules, or obstacles through strategic maneuvering or the exploitation of loopholes. It refers specifically to the quality of being able to find indirect routes to achieve a goal while avoiding direct confrontation with a system.

adcedent

C1

Describing a person, entity, or state that is in the process of acceding to an existing agreement, treaty, or organization. It refers to the act of joining or consenting to be bound by terms previously established by others.

misvalness

C1

To incorrectly estimate or judge the intrinsic worth or significance of something, particularly by failing to recognize its true essence or state. It refers to the act of assigning a wrong value to an object or concept based on a misunderstanding of its fundamental nature.

homotactible

C1

Describing objects, surfaces, or body parts that are sensitive to touch in an identical way or occupy the same position in a tactile arrangement. It is a technical term used to compare sensory perception across different areas or specimens.

repatible

C1

To officially return a person, such as a refugee or prisoner of war, or an object like currency or cultural artifacts, to their country of origin. This verb is primarily used in legal, political, and financial contexts regarding international borders and national belonging.

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