单词 | social butterfly |
释义 | > as lemmassocial butterfly social butterfly n. frequently depreciative a person who goes to many social events; a person most comfortable in social situations; a socialite. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > social event > [noun] > participant man (also woman, etc.) about town1734 racketer1753 social butterfly1837 socialite1909 socializer1941 1837 Amer. Q. Rev. June 403 He has too much goodness of heart to engage in the breaking of social butterflies upon the wheel of ridicule. 1910 A. E. Housman Let. 4 Mar. (1971) 108 People are asking me out a great deal too often..I am not a social butterfly. 2003 City News (Austral.) (Nexis) 30 Oct. 32 For some, Melbourne Cup day is about the horses and racing. But for social butterflies, it's all about buying a stylish new outfit and being seen at an exclusive luncheon. < as lemmas |
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