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Butterflies Meaning in English

word · lemma: butterfly

/ˈbətɝˌfɫaɪz/
BUH-dur-flyz
/bˈʌtəflˌaɪz/
BUH-tuh-flyz

释义

Butterflies are colorful insects with large wings. The word can also describe a nervous, fluttery feeling in your stomach, especially before something important.

用法与细微差别

'Butterflies' refers both to the insect (literal) and to the feeling of nervous excitement, especially before a big event ('get/have butterflies' or 'butterflies in your stomach'). The figurative use is common in spoken English. Don't confuse with 'moths', which are nocturnal relatives.

例句

There are many butterflies in the garden.

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The butterflies have bright colors.

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My sister loves watching butterflies.

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I always get butterflies before a test.

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Her smile gave me butterflies.

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Tiny white butterflies danced above the flowers.

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