chrysalis

n (pl ~es) 1 form of an insect at the stage of its life when it changes from a grub to an adult insect, esp a butterfly or moth; pupa 蛹; (尤指)蝶蛹, 蛾蛹. =>illus at butterfly 见butterfly之插图. 2 hard case that encloses an insect during this stage 蛹壳.


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