"dragonflies" in Chinese (Simplified)
蜻蜓
Definition
蜻蜓是一种身体细长、拥有两对大而透明翅膀的昆虫。它们常生活在水边,以飞行迅速、捕捉其他昆虫著称。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于科学、教育和日常语境。常见搭配如“蜻蜓群”、“池塘边的蜻蜓”。容易与豆娘混淆(翅膀形态不同)。复数与汉语无变化。
Examples
Dragonflies have long, thin bodies.
**蜻蜓**有细长的身体。
We saw many dragonflies near the lake.
我们在湖边看到许多**蜻蜓**。
Dragonflies eat mosquitoes and other small bugs.
**蜻蜓**吃蚊子和其他小昆虫。
In the summer, dragonflies zip around the garden all afternoon.
夏天,**蜻蜓**整个下午都在花园里飞来飞去。
My little brother tried to catch some dragonflies with a net.
我弟弟试着用网抓几只**蜻蜓**。
Have you noticed how colorful dragonflies can be up close?
你注意到**蜻蜓**近看有多彩吗?