earwig

/eer-wig/US // ˈɪərˌwɪg //UK // (ˈɪəˌwɪɡ) //

蠼螋,蚰蜒,耳朵,蠼蠼

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : any of numerous elongate, nocturnal insects of the order Dermaptera, having a pair of large, movable pincers at the rear of the abdomen.

v.有主动词 verb

1
ear·wigged, ear·wig·ging.
- : to fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.

(i) Reincarnation, as an earwig, or a Hottentot, or an emperor.
I cannot really believe I am going to be an earwig or an emperor.
What shall I, this Me, do when I am an earwig or an emperor?
The care of the earwig not only extends to her eggs, but also to her young larv.
A name which excites anything but agreeable associations is Earwig.