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butterfly

Произношение: [ˈbʌtərflaɪ]

Слово

Контекст: «nature»

(noun) a colorful insect with two pairs of large wings. Butterflies are known for their bright colors and they flutter around flowers.

Пример

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?

Контекст: «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.

Пример

Why do you think people say they get butterflies before something important?

Контекст: «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.

Пример

In her swimming class, she mastered the butterfly stroke.

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He couldn’t swim the butterfly correctly; he preferred freestyle.

Пример

Can you show me how to do the butterfly stroke?

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