butterfly

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее дневное насекомое с тонким телом, булавовидными усиками и широкими красочными крыльями; также стиль плавания, при котором обе руки одновременно выбрасываются вперед из воды, а ноги выполняют дельфинообразные движения.esInsecto diurno de cuerpo delgado, antenas con mazas y alas anchas y de colores vistosos; también estilo de natación en el que ambos brazos se lanzan simultáneamente hacia adelante desde el agua, mientras las piernas realizan un movimiento ondulante tipo delfín.frNom désignant un insecte diurne au corps fin, aux antennes en massue et aux larges ailes colorées ; désigne aussi la nage papillon, où les deux bras sont projetés simultanément hors de l'eau tandis que les jambes effectuent un mouvement ondulé de dauphin.deEin Tagfalter, also ein Insekt mit dünnem Körper, keulenförmigen Fühlern und breiten, farbenprächtigen Flügeln; außerdem ein Schwimmstil, bei dem beide Arme gleichzeitig aus dem Wasser nach vorn geworfen werden und die Beine delphinartige Bewegungen ausführen.ptSubstantivo que designa um inseto diurno de corpo fino, antenas claviformes e asas largas e coloridas; também o estilo de natação em que os braços são lançados simultaneamente à frente e as pernas fazem movimentos ondulatórios semelhantes aos de um golfinho.zh一种日间活动的昆虫，身体细长，触角末端膨大，翅膀宽大且颜色鲜艳；也指蝶泳，一种双臂同时向前划出水面、双腿做海豚式打水的游泳姿势。arاسم 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.

1. Insect A1 formal

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

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

   ruБабочкаesMariposafrPapillon (insecte)deSchmetterlingptBorboletazh蝴蝶arفراشة

2. Swimming stroke B1 formal sport

   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.

   • 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.

   ruБаттерфляйesEstilo mariposafrPapillondeSchmetterlingsschwimmenptNado borboletazh蝶泳arفراشة

   Synonymes: fly

• butterflies plural form
• butterflies' possessive plural form
• butterfly's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, означающий разрезать еду (особенно мясо или рыбу) почти пополам и разложить её плашмя, или двигаться легко и бесцельно.esVerbo que significa cortar un alimento (especialmente carne o pescado) casi por la mitad y abrirlo en forma plana, o moverse con ligereza y sin rumbo fijo.frVerbe signifiant couper un aliment (surtout de la viande ou du poisson) presque en deux et l'ouvrir à plat, ou se déplacer légèrement et sans but.deEin Verb, das bedeutet, Fleisch oder Fisch fast vollständig aufzuschneiden und flach auszubreiten, oder sich leicht und ziellos zu bewegen.ptVerbo que significa cortar um alimento (especialmente carne ou peixe) quase ao meio e abri-lo bem plano, ou mover-se de forma leve e sem objetivo.zh动词，指把食物（尤其是肉或鱼）几乎切成两半并摊平，也指轻快而无目的地飞舞或移动。arفعل يعني شقّ الطعام ولا سيما اللحم أو السمك شقًّا يكاد ينصفه ثم فرده مسطحًا، أو التحرك بخفة وبلا هدف كرفرفة الفراشة.

1. Flutter or move lightly B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruПорхатьesRevolotear o moverse ligeramentefrvoltigerdeFlatternptRevoarzh翩飞arترفرف

   Synonymes: driftflitflitterfloatflutterhoverwaft

2. Cut and spread open B2 formal culinary

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

   • 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.

   ruРазрезать и раскрытьesAbrir en mariposafrOuvrir en papillondeAufschneiden und flach ausbreitenptAbrir e espalharzh剖开摊平arشَقّ وَفَتَحَ

   Synonymes: flattenopenspatchcocksplit

3. Flirt or behave amorously C1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruФлиртоватьesCoquetearfrFlirter sans intention sérieusedeFlirtenptFlertezh调情arالتغزل

   Synonymes: coquetdallyflirtphilandertoytrifle

• butterflied past participle
• butterflied past simple
• butterflying present participle
• butterflies third person singular