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larva/ˈlɑ:və/n. (pl. larvae /-vi:/) 1 the active immature form of an insect, esp. differing greatly from the adult and forming the stage between egg and pupa, e.g. a caterpillar or grub 幼虫(尤指与成年虫大不一样的昆虫，如毛虫、蛴螬) 2 an immature form of other animals that undergo some metamorphosis, e.g. a tadpole 幼体(如蝌蚪) □ larval adj.□ larvicide /ˈlɑ:visaid/ n.[in earlier use = disembodied spirit: Latin, = ghost, mask] |