butterfly
US /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ.flaɪ/
UK /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ.flaɪ/
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蝴蝶
an insect with large, often brightly coloured wings, a slender body, and clubbed antennae. Butterflies are active during the day and feed on nectar.
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A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
一只美丽的蝴蝶落在花上。
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The children chased the butterflies in the garden.
孩子们在花园里追逐蝴蝶。
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对半切开, 剖开
to cut a piece of food (especially meat or fish) almost in half and spread it open flat
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The chef will butterfly the chicken breast before grilling.
厨师会在烤鸡胸肉之前将其对半切开。
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You need to butterfly the shrimp to cook them evenly.
你需要将虾对半切开才能均匀烹饪。