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midge

/mij/US // mɪdʒ //UK // (mɪdʒ) //

蠓虫,蠛蠓,蠓,蚊子

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of numerous minute dipterous insects, especially of the family Chironomidae, somewhat resembling a mosquito.Compare gnat.
    • : a tiny person.

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Examples

  • Blue Midge,—feather of Waterhen's neck,—lead coloured silk for body, grizzled hackle for legs.

  • Why, there is one who has reached the top; he is not to be compared with a fly so much as a midge—who would have thought it?

  • In another minute Midge was on her sled, and, with one red-mittened hand waving on high, was whizzing down the hill.

  • The squire shook his head to drive the thought away—yet it persisted, coming back like a midge dancing before his face.

  • Thus ordered, Captain Cavendish opened the door and began calling loudly on the unknown lady bearing the name of Midge.