Hornets are bee-like insects that sometimes attack people. If you are really angry, you might say you are mad as a hornet. And if you stir up a hornets nest, you create trouble or problems.
Butterflies are beautiful insects, but you would not want to have butterflies in your stomach. That means to be nervous about having to do something, like speaking in front of a crowd. You would also not want to have ants in your pants. That is, to be restless and unable to sit still.
Here are some expressions about plain old bugs, another word for insects. If a friend keeps asking you to do something you do not want to do, you might ask him to leave you alone or stop bugging me. A friend also might tell you again and again to do something. If so, you might say he put a bug in your ear.
If you were reading a book in your warm bed on a cold winters day, you might say you were snug as a bug in a rug. And if you wish someone good night, you might say, sleep tight -- dont let the bed bugs bite.
This Special English program was written by Shelley Gollust. Im Faith Lapidus.
词汇讲解:
1. appear vi. 出现;显露
例句:Gradually a smile appeared on her face.
她脸上渐渐地露出笑容。
2. activity n. 活动;活动力
例句:He once engaged in anti-government activity.
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