firefly

noun

UK/ˈfaɪə.flaɪ/
US/ˈfaɪr.flaɪ/

Definitions of firefly noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    An insect that is nocturnal and has a light-producing tail.

    萤火虫

    • On summer nights, the grass is lit with the twinkling lights of fireflies.

      在夏日的夜晚,草地上闪烁着萤火虫的光芒。

    • The children were chasing the fireflies as they flew around the backyard.

      孩子们在后院追逐着飞来飞去的萤火虫。

    • We saw many fireflies while taking a walk in the countryside.

      我们在乡村散步时看到了许多萤火虫。