gadfly
US /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/
UK /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/
1.
pengacau, penghasut
a person who annoys or provokes others with criticism, questions, or new ideas
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He was known as a political gadfly, constantly challenging the status quo.
Dia dikenali sebagai pengacau politik, sentiasa mencabar status quo.
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The professor acted as a gadfly, encouraging students to think critically.
Profesor bertindak sebagai pengacau, menggalakkan pelajar berfikir secara kritis.
2.
lalat kuda, lalat pengganggu
a fly that bites livestock, especially a horsefly
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The horses were bothered by the persistent gadflies.
Kuda-kuda diganggu oleh lalat kuda yang berterusan.
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A single gadfly can cause a lot of irritation to an animal.
Seekor lalat kuda boleh menyebabkan banyak kerengsaan kepada haiwan.