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firefly

/fahyuhr-flahy/US // ˈfaɪərˌflaɪ //UK // (ˈfaɪəˌflaɪ) //

萤火虫,苍蝇,蝴蝶,萤光

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural fire·flies.

    • : any nocturnal beetle of the family Lampyridae, characterized by a soft body with a light-producing organ at the rear of the abdomen.

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Examples

  • A father-son backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon is an introduction to adventure In the Great Smoky Mountains, fireflies have become a source of tourism — and solace

  • It’s about as easy as looking for the single blink of a firefly in the middle of a motorway, using only a handheld phone.

  • His gentle landscapes depict fields, sheltering forests and neighbors who are mostly cows, fireflies and the occasional dog.

  • For the sea firefly — which uses glowing trails to attract mates — a small increase could give it a sexy advantage.

  • From Firefly to Pushing Daisies to Freaks and Geeks, the intensity of fan support has attempted to save or revive genre shows.

  • Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly, shares these mixed feelings.

  • I would jump at an opportunity to do any kind of Firefly thing again.

  • So, was it a coincidence you were Captain Hammer on Dr. Horrible and nicknamed Captain Tightpants on Firefly?

  • Unfortunately, that devotion doesn't always translate into programs that stay on the air—just ask Firefly fans about that.

  • The ordinary firefly to which we are accustomed gives off a very much brighter light if placed in warm water.

  • On a grassy bank we captured a firefly and shut him in between the glass and the face of our pocket compass.

  • An erratic firefly wandered down from the overhanging branches, then commenced to dart from side to side near her head.

  • And he wondered whether it might be a relation of Freddie Firefly.

  • Well was it then for Martin Rattler that a friendly heart beat for him on board the Firefly.