earwig

Các nghĩa

1. sâu tai

   Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera that have elongated bodies, large membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings and a pair of large pincers protruding from the rear of the abdomen.

   "That's a fine young fellow," said the historiographer of earwigs, to an American who stood next him in the crowd.

2. kẻ xúi giục ngầm

   One who whispers insinuations; a secret counsellor.

   That gawdy earwig, or my lord your patron, Whose pensioner you are.

3. kẻ nịnh hót

   A flatterer.

Dạng khác

• earwigs plural