gadfly

US /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/
UK /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/
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1.

煩人精, 刺激者

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.
他被稱為政治煩人精，不斷挑戰現狀。
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The professor acted as a gadfly, encouraging students to think critically.
教授充當刺激者，鼓勵學生批判性思考。
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2.

牛虻, 馬蠅

a fly that bites livestock, especially a horsefly

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The horses were bothered by the persistent gadflies.
馬匹受到持續的牛虻的困擾。
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A single gadfly can cause a lot of irritation to an animal.
一隻牛虻就能給動物帶來很多刺激。
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