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单词 dipterous
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Definition of dipterous in English:

dipterous

adjective ˈdɪpt(ə)rəsˈdɪptərəs
  • 1Entomology
    Relating to flies of the order Diptera.

    〔昆〕双翅目的;双翅目昆虫的

    dipterous larvae
    Example sentencesExamples
    • In attempts to reduce the vegetable growers dependence on insecticides for controlling root-feeding dipterous pests a concerted effort has been made to develop alternative control measures.
    • The feeding tunnels and oviposition punctures of dipterous miners are unsightly and objectionable in crops destined for market.
    • In The Fly, protagonist Seth Brundle undergoes a dipterous metamorphosis that begins to change his voice.
  • 2Botany
    Having two winglike appendages.

    〔植〕具两翅的

Origin

Late 18th century: from modern Latin dipterus (from Greek dipteros 'two-winged') + -ous.

Definition of dipterous in US English:

dipterous

adjectiveˈdɪptərəsˈdiptərəs
  • 1Entomology
    Relating to flies of the order Diptera.

    〔昆〕双翅目的;双翅目昆虫的

    dipterous larvae
    Example sentencesExamples
    • In The Fly, protagonist Seth Brundle undergoes a dipterous metamorphosis that begins to change his voice.
    • The feeding tunnels and oviposition punctures of dipterous miners are unsightly and objectionable in crops destined for market.
    • In attempts to reduce the vegetable growers dependence on insecticides for controlling root-feeding dipterous pests a concerted effort has been made to develop alternative control measures.
  • 2Botany
    Having two winglike appendages.

    〔植〕具两翅的

Origin

Late 18th century: from modern Latin dipterus (from Greek dipteros ‘two-winged’) + -ous.

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