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Insect Meaning in English

word

/ˈɪnˌsɛkt/
IN-sekt
/ˈɪnsɛkt/
IN-sekt

释义

A small animal with six legs, usually wings, and a body divided into three parts. Examples include ants, bees, or butterflies.

用法与细微差别

Used formally and informally. Refers to all six-legged arthropods (e.g., bees, ants), but not spiders or centipedes. In science, 'insect' excludes spiders (which are arachnids). Often used to talk about bugs or pests, especially in everyday language.

例句

An ant is a kind of insect.

basic

There are many insects in the garden.

basic

Some insects can fly.

basic

Don’t worry, that insect is harmless.

natural

I got bit by an insect while camping last night.

natural

Most people don’t like finding insects in their food.

natural