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firefly

/ˈfaɪɚfˌlaɪ/

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1 · n.

a beetle that produces flashes of light

萤火虫

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A firefly flashed among the reeds beside the pond.
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一只萤火虫在池塘边的芦苇间闪烁。
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Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪɚfˌlaɪ/

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