butterfly
Prononciation : [ˈbʌtərflaɪ]
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Contexte : « nature »
(noun) a colorful insect with two pairs of large wings. Butterflies are known for their bright colors and they flutter around flowers.
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I saw a beautiful butterfly land on the flowers in the garden.
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There weren't any butterflies in the park today; the weather was too cold.
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Have you ever caught a butterfly in your hand?
Contexte : « metaphor »
(noun) used to describe a change or transformation. Sometimes people say someone has a 'butterfly in their stomach' when they feel nervous or excited.
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She felt butterflies in her stomach before her big performance.
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He didn’t feel any butterflies; he was completely calm during the exam.
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Why do you think people say they get butterflies before something important?
Contexte : « sports »
(noun) a specific swimming stroke where the swimmer moves both arms together and kicks their legs up and down. It's a challenging stroke that requires practice.
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In her swimming class, she mastered the butterfly stroke.
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He couldn’t swim the butterfly correctly; he preferred freestyle.
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Can you show me how to do the butterfly stroke?
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