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greenfly

/green-flahy/US // ˈgrinˌflaɪ //UK // (ˈɡriːnˌflaɪ) //

绿蝇,绿蜓,青蝇,绿色的蝴蝶

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural green·flies.

    • : an aphid, Coloradoa rufomaculata, that is an important pest of chrysanthemums.

Examples

  • The conditions for their growing are a cool temperature, frequent repotting and guarding against the attacks of the greenfly.

  • The mischievous little aphides, or greenfly insects, also belong to this order.