🇬🇧🇨🇳 butterfly - 蝴蝶 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "butterfly" ("蝴蝶"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A butterfly is a light, gentle insect with two big colorful wings, a tiny body, and six legs. It starts life as a caterpillar, then rests in a little case called a chrysalis, and finally changes into a butterfly that flies from flower to flower sipping sweet nectar.
The butterfly probably thinks my loud red shirt is the world’s biggest flower buffet.
A butterfly landed on my shoe and probably fainted from the smell before it could fly away.
A butterfly sat on my finger so long I almost added it to the family group photo.
A butterfly landed on my book and refused to move, so I had to read around its butt.
Butterflies taste with their feet, so if one stands on you, it’s basically saying, “Hmm, interesting flavor, walking potato.”
A child sees a small butterfly in a garden. The butterfly has bright wings. The butterfly flies to a red flower and drinks. The butterfly rests on the child's hand. The child smiles and watches the soft butterfly fly away. The child runs to call a friend. The friend sees the butterfly and claps. They both feel very happy.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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