insect

• Мелкое членистоногое животное с шестью ногами, телом, разделённым на три части (голова, грудь, брюшко), и обычно одной или двумя парами крыльев.

A small arthropod animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), and usually one or two pairs of wings.

1. Small arthropodA1formalscientific

   A small invertebrate animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), and usually one or two pairs of wings.

   Насекомое

   • Bees and ants are common insects.
   • The butterfly is a beautiful insect with colorful wings.
   • Many insects play a crucial role in pollination.

   Synonymsbugcreepy-crawly

2. Pest or nuisanceA2informal

   Any small creature, often considered annoying or harmful, especially in homes or gardens.

   Вредитель

   • We had to call an exterminator to get rid of the insects in the kitchen.
   • Mosquitoes are annoying insects that bite.
   • The garden is full of insects eating the plants.

   Synonymsbugcreepy-crawlypestvarmintvermin