"ladybird" in Chinese (Simplified)
瓢虫
Definition
一种小巧、圆形、颜色鲜艳的甲虫,通常是红色带有黑点,对花园有益,因为它能吃害虫。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Ladybird'是英式英语用法,美式英语常说 'ladybug'。在中文里通常叫瓢虫。常用在儿童故事或园艺语境。
Examples
A ladybird is sitting on the leaf.
一只**瓢虫**停在叶子上。
Children like to watch the ladybird crawl.
孩子们喜欢看**瓢虫**爬行。
The ladybird has bright red wings.
**瓢虫**有鲜红的翅膀。
Wow, there's a ladybird on your shoulder!
哇,你肩膀上有只**瓢虫**!
Gardeners love ladybirds because they eat aphids.
园丁喜欢**瓢虫**,因为它们会吃蚜虫。
My grandmother said a ladybird brings good luck.
我奶奶说**瓢虫**会带来好运。