butterfly

• اسم يدل على حشرة نهارية رقيقة الجسم ذات قرون استشعار تنتهي بانتفاخ وأجنحة عريضة ملونة، وتُطلق أيضا على سباحة الفراشة التي تُرفع فيها الذراعان معا من الماء وتتحرك الساقان حركة الدولفين.

A noun referring to a diurnal insect with slender body, knobbed antennae, and broad colorful wings; also a swimming stroke where both arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the legs perform a dolphin kick.

1. A1formal

   A flying insect with a slender body, large often brightly colored wings, and club-shaped antennae, typically active during the day.

   فراشة

   • A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
   • The children watched the butterfly flutter across the garden.
   • Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles every year.

2. B1formalsport

   A competitive swimming stroke performed face down, where both arms are lifted out of the water and brought forward together, while the legs perform a dolphin kick.

   فراشة

   • She won the gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly.
   • The butterfly stroke requires a lot of strength and coordination.
   • He is practicing his butterfly technique for the upcoming competition.

   المرادفاتfly

• فعل يعني شقّ الطعام ولا سيما اللحم أو السمك شقًّا يكاد ينصفه ثم فرده مسطحًا، أو التحرك بخفة وبلا هدف كرفرفة الفراشة.

A verb meaning to cut food (especially meat or fish) almost in half and spread it flat, or to move about in a light, aimless manner.

1. Flutter or move lightlyB2informal

   To move or float in a light, fluttering manner, similar to the flight of a butterfly.

   ترفرف

   • The dancer butterflyed across the stage with grace.
   • Leaves butterflyed down from the tree in the autumn breeze.
   • Her heart butterflyed with excitement as she waited.

   المرادفاتdriftflitflitterfloatflutterhoverwaft

2. Cut and spread openB2formalculinary

   To cut a piece of food, such as meat or fish, almost in half and spread it open flat, often for cooking.

   شَقّ وَفَتَحَ

   • The chef butterflyed the chicken breast before grilling it.
   • You should butterfly the shrimp to ensure even cooking.
   • He butterflyed the fish and seasoned it with herbs.

   المرادفاتflattenopenspatchcocksplit

3. Flirt or behave amorouslyC1informal

   To talk or behave in a playful, romantic, or flirtatious manner without serious intentions.

   التغزل

   • He was butterflying with several people at the party.
   • She accused him of butterflying instead of being serious.
   • They spent the evening butterflying and laughing together.

   المرادفاتcoquetdallyflirtphilandertoytrifle