insect

UK
/ˈɪn.sɛkt/
US
/ˈɪn.sɛkt/

Übersetzungen

insectsubstantiv
insects
Pl.
UK
/ˈɪn.sɛkt/
US
/ˈɪn.sɛkt/
The butterfly is a beautiful insect.
Бабочка — это красивое насекомое.
insectadjektiv
UK
/ˈɪn.sekt/
US
/ˈɪn.sɛkt/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "insect life", "insect repellant").

Definitionen

insectsubstantiv
A small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings.
The garden was buzzing with various insects, including bees and butterflies.
A person regarded with dislike or contempt.
He was treated like an insect by his superiors, ignored and belittled at every turn.
insectadjektiv
Relating to or characteristic of insects.
The scientist conducted detailed research on insect behavior.