insect
A very small animal that has six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Their bodies are divided into three parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen.
例文
3 / 5There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.
There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.
The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.
The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.
Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!
Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!
反対語
語族
覚え方のコツ
Look at the 'sect' in 'insect'. It means 'section'. An insect's body is divided into three distinct sections.
クイックテスト
A bee is a type of ______ that makes honey.
正解!
正解は: insect
例文
There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.
everydayThere is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.
The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.
formalThe researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.
Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!
informalCheck out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!
The anatomy of an insect differs significantly from that of a mammal.
academicThe anatomy of an insect differs significantly from that of a mammal.
Our agricultural department is developing a new non-toxic insect repellent.
businessOur agricultural department is developing a new non-toxic insect repellent.
反対語
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
social insect
social insect
insect life
insect life
insect infestation
insect infestation
よく混同される語
Spiders have eight legs and two body parts, while insects have six legs and three body parts.
In casual English, these are the same, but 'bug' is a specific scientific category of insect (Hemiptera).
使い方のコツ
Use 'insect' when you want to be scientifically accurate or formal. Use 'bug' for casual conversation about any small crawling or flying creature.
よくある間違い
Many learners call spiders insects. Remember to count the legs: six legs is an insect, eight legs is a spider.
覚え方のコツ
Look at the 'sect' in 'insect'. It means 'section'. An insect's body is divided into three distinct sections.
語源
From the Latin 'insectum', which means 'cut into' or 'divided into sections'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
While many Western cultures view insects as pests, some cultures globally value them as a nutritious food source.
クイックテスト
A bee is a type of ______ that makes honey.
正解!
正解は: insect
関連語彙
関連単語
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keep
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begin
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seem
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help
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talk
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start
A1To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.
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