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Flypaper Meaning in English

word

ˈfɫaɪˌpeɪpɝ
FLY-pay-per
flˈaɪpeɪpɐ
fly-PAY-puh

释义

A sticky piece of paper used for catching and killing flies and other insects by trapping them when they land on it.

用法与细微差别

Used mostly in homes, farms, or places where flies are common. Typically found as strips or sheets. Synonyms: 'fly strip.' Not commonly used metaphorically.

例句

We hung flypaper in the kitchen to catch flies.

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The flypaper was covered with insects by the end of the day.

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Please don’t touch the flypaper; it’s very sticky.

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I hate when my hair accidentally gets stuck to the flypaper.

natural

Old-fashioned flypaper works better for us than those electric traps.

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You know summer’s here when you see flypaper hanging in the store windows.

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