figurative. Something likened to a butterfly, esp. in being flimsy, fragile, or ephemeral.
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| 释义 | the world > matter > constitution of matter > weakness > [noun] > weak substance or thing (6) butterflyc1390 figurative. Something likened to a butterfly, esp. in being flimsy, fragile, or ephemeral. lath1633 transferred, applied to what is slender or fragile. bulrush1646 figurative. In allusion to the fragility of the bulrush, or its delusive appearance of strength. matchstick1791 The wooden shaft or stem of a match. Frequently used as the type of something slight and flimsy. pack of cards1855 pack of cards: in similative expressions as the type of something flimsy or liable to collapse. bandbox1875 A slight box of card-board or very thin chip covered with paper, for collars, caps, hats, and millinery; originally made for the ‘bands’ or ruffs of… |
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