butterfly

• 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。

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.

   蝴蝶

   • 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.

   蝶泳

   • 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.

   同义词fly

• 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。

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.

   翩飞

   • 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.

   同义词driftflitflitterfloatflutterhoverwaft

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.

   剖开摊平

   • 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.

   同义词flattenopenspatchcocksplit

3. Flirt or behave amorouslyC1informal

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

   调情

   • 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.

   同义词coquetdallyflirtphilandertoytrifle