ladybird
/ˈleɪdibɜːd/ · /ˈleɪdibɝːd/
CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #2136 in the learning path
瓢虫
Definitions
n. A small beetle, often red with black spots
瓢虫
Example
A tiny ladybird landed on the edge of my sleeve.
一只小瓢虫落在了我的袖口边。
Ladybirds can help farmers control certain crop pests, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.
瓢虫可以帮助农民控制某些农作物害虫，从而减少化学杀虫剂的使用。
Collocations
- a red ladybird
- ladybird larvae
- a seven-spot ladybird
Synonyms
- ladybug
Usage tip
英式常用ladybird，美式常用ladybug。
FAQ
- What does ladybird mean?
- A small beetle, often red with black spots
- How is ladybird pronounced?
- UK /ˈleɪdibɜːd/, US /ˈleɪdibɝːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
