Definitions
n. A small animal with six legs and three main body sections.
昆虫
Example
A tiny green insect landed on my sleeve.
一只绿色的小昆虫落在了我的袖子上。
Many insect species pollinate crops, making their protection essential for food production and healthy ecosystems.
许多昆虫物种为农作物授粉，因此保护它们对粮食生产和健康的生态系统至关重要。
Collocations
- insect bite
- insect repellent
- insect species
Word family
- insecticide (n.)
- insectivorous (adj.)
Usage tip
可数名词；蜘蛛有八条腿，不属于昆虫。
FAQ
- What does insect mean?
- A small animal with six legs and three main body sections.
- How is insect pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪnsekt/, US /ˈɪnsekt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
