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underwing

/ˈʌn.də.wɪŋ/

翻译: 指后翅颜色鲜艳而前翅暗淡的一类夜蛾科昆虫(如裳夜蛾);也指鸟类翅膀下侧的羽毛或飞机机翼下的部件。

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈʌn.də.wɪŋ/

A noun referring to a type of moth characterized by dull forewings and brightly colored hind wings.

  • 🇨🇳指后翅颜色鲜艳而前翅暗淡的一类夜蛾科昆虫(如裳夜蛾);也指鸟类翅膀下侧的羽毛或飞机机翼下的部件。
  1. Moth with colorful hindwings C1 formal scientific

    A type of moth that has dull or camouflaged forewings but brightly colored hind wings, often used to startle predators.

    • The underwing moth flashed its bright orange hindwings when disturbed.
    • Entomologists study the underwing's unique defensive behavior.
    • We spotted an underwing resting on the tree bark, its forewings perfectly camouflaged.

    🇨🇳裳蛾

  • underwings plural form
  • underwings' possessive plural form
  • underwing's possessive singular form