dragonfly

[US]/'dræg(ə)nflaɪ/
[UK]/'dræɡənflaɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a flying insect with a long body and transparent wings, which dives to catch its prey.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

changeable taffeta;chatoyant (or shot) silk;a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent.

3. changeable taffeta; chatoyant (or shot) silk; a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent.

The dragonfly hovered above the pond.

She spotted a colorful dragonfly in the garden.

Dragonflies are known for their agile flying abilities.

Children love chasing dragonflies in the park.

The dragonfly's wings shimmered in the sunlight.

A dragonfly landed gracefully on a lily pad.

Dragonflies are important predators of mosquitoes.

The pond was alive with dragonflies darting around.

She admired the intricate patterns on the dragonfly's wings.

Dragonflies are often seen near bodies of water.

Real-world Examples

Dragonflies are the most highly perfected flying machine you can see on this planet.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

In Carboniferous forests dragonflies grew as big as ravens.

Source: A Brief History of Everything

And dragonfly larvae use their butts like aquatic jetpacks.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

And in the case of the dragonfly, that's interception.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Different species of dragonflies can be found near the lake.

Source: Lai Shixiong Basic English Vocabulary 2000

They are the young stage of dragonflies predators that feed on worms and tadpoles.

Source: Beautiful China

During prehistoric times, two-foot dragonflies did exist, because atmospheric oxygen levels were higher.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

Some insects, such as dragonflies, are nimble enough to cope with the creeping change.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

So when dragonflies are hunting, they do more than just fly straight at the prey.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Dragonflies were the size of hawks, while some spiders were the size of small birds.

Source: If there is a if.

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