What does butterfly mean?

An insect with broad, often colourful wings and a thin body. A swimming stroke with both arms moving forward together above water.

How is butterfly pronounced?

UK /ˈbʌtəflaɪ/, US /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/.

/ˈbʌtəflaɪ/ · /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

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蝴蝶

n. An insect with broad, often colourful wings and a thin body.

蝴蝶

n. A swimming stroke with both arms moving forward together above water.

蝶泳

A yellow butterfly landed gently on my sleeve.

一只黄色蝴蝶轻轻落在我的袖子上。

Planting native flowers in urban gardens can support butterfly populations and contribute to greater local biodiversity.

在城市花园中种植本地花卉可以帮助维持蝴蝶种群，并提升当地的生物多样性。

复数为butterflies；蝶泳义通常不可数。

What does butterfly mean?: An insect with broad, often colourful wings and a thin body. A swimming stroke with both arms moving forward together above water.
How is butterfly pronounced?: UK /ˈbʌtəflaɪ/, US /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.