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.
🗣️ 情景例句
Give my best to your parents.
替我向你父母问好。
This soup would taste better if it had more salt in it.
如果多放点盐,这汤会更好喝的。
There were hopes, however, that the problem of the rabbit would become manageable.