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
I guess you know what's best for the family and for me.
我猜想你们一定知道怎样做对整个家庭和我是最有利的。
I ate jam for breakfast yesterday.
我昨天早饭吃的是果酱。
I don't think so. We just have to trust our manager.