butterfly
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.
예시
3 / 5A 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.
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.
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
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.
빠른 퀴즈
He's such a ____; he knows everyone at this party and talks to everyone.
정답!
정답은: social butterfly
예시
A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.
everydayA bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.
Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.
formalConservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.
I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.
informalI'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.
Metamorphosis in the butterfly involves a complete transformation from larva to pupa and finally to the imago stage.
academicMetamorphosis in the butterfly involves a complete transformation from larva to pupa and finally to the imago stage.
To improve our market reach, we must adopt a butterfly strategy, expanding delicately into several niche sectors at once.
businessTo improve our market reach, we must adopt a butterfly strategy, expanding delicately into several niche sectors at once.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
Moths are typically nocturnal and have feathery antennae, while butterflies are diurnal and have club-tipped antennae.
Flutter is the verb describing the movement, while butterfly is the name of the insect.
사용 참고사항
While primarily used for the insect, 'butterfly' is frequently used in idiomatic English to describe social behavior or nervous feelings.
자주 하는 실수
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.
암기 팁
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.
어원
Derived from Old English 'buterfloge', which literally means 'butter fly'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many cultures, the butterfly is a symbol of the soul, rebirth, and the ephemeral nature of life.
빠른 퀴즈
He's such a ____; he knows everyone at this party and talks to everyone.
정답!
정답은: social butterfly
관련 문법 규칙
관련 단어
example
A1An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.
always
A1This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.
result
A1A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.
reason
A1A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.
research
A1A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.
girl
A1A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.
food
A1Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
moment
A1A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.
himself
A1A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.
force
A1Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.
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