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[flaɪ]

(of birds, aircraft, etc) to move through the air in a controlled manner using aerodynamic forces

to travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft

to operate (an aircraft or spacecraft)

to float, flutter, or be displayed in the air or cause to float, etc, in this way

they flew the flag

to transport or be transported by or through the air by aircraft, wind, etc

to move or be moved very quickly, forcibly, or suddenly

the door flew open

to pass swiftly

time flies

to escape from (an enemy, place, etc); flee

he flew the country

to attack a person

to have a sudden outburst

he flew into a rage again

(of money, etc) to vanish rapidly

(of hawks) to fly at (quarry) in attack

peregrines fly rooks

to suspend (scenery) above the stage so that it may be lowered into view

Also called: fly front a closure that conceals a zip, buttons, or other fastening, by having one side overlapping, as on trousers

Also called: fly sheet a flap forming the entrance to a tent.a piece of canvas drawn over the ridgepole of a tent to form an outer roof

a small air brake used to control the chiming of large clocks

the horizontal weighted arm of a fly press

the outer edge of a flag.the distance from the outer edge of a flag to the staff.See hoist

a light one-horse covered carriage formerly let out on hire

an attempt

I'll give it a fly

a device for transferring printed sheets from the press to a flat pile.a person who collects and stacks printed matter from a printing press.a piece of paper folded once to make four pages, with printing only on the first page

the space above the stage out of view of the audience, used for storing scenery, etc

the act of flying

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[flaɪ]

any dipterous insect, esp the housefly, characterized by active flightSee horsefly See blowfly See tsetse fly See crane fly

any of various similar but unrelated insects, such as the caddis fly, firefly, dragonfly, and chalcid fly

a lure made from a fish-hook dressed with feathers, tinsel, etc, to resemble any of various flies or nymphs: used in fly-fishingSee dry fly See wet fly

(in southern Africa) an area that is infested with the tsetse fly

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adj

knowing and sharp; smart

furtive or sneaky

in secret; sneakily

习惯用语: fly a kite to procure money by an accommodation bill.to release information or take a step in order to test public opinion; fly high to have a high aim.to prosper or flourish; fly in the face of See face; fly off the handle to lose one's temper; fly the coop to leave suddenly; go fly a kite go away; let fly to lose one's temper (with a person).to shoot or throw (an object)

习惯用语: drink with the flies to drink alone; fly in amber See amber; fly in the ointment a slight flaw that detracts from value, completeness, or enjoyment; fly on the wall a person who watches others, while not being noticed himself; there are no flies on him he is no fool