chrysalis
Significado: The hard protective case enclosing a butterfly or moth during its pupal stage; figuratively, a transitional state of development or a place of sheltered growth.
Chrysalis refers specifically to the pupal case of butterflies (moths have cocoons). Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar's body is broken down and rebuilt into an adult butterfly. The figurative sense of a protected space for transformation is widely used in self-help, literary, and business contexts. It collocates with 'emerge from,' 'stage,' 'protective,' and 'golden.'
Ejemplos
- The children observed the chrysalis hanging from a branch, waiting for the butterfly to emerge. 孩子们观察着悬挂在树枝上的蛹壳,等待蝴蝶的羽化。Los niños observaron la crisálida colgada de una rama, esperando que la mariposa emergiera.子どもたちは枝にぶら下がった蛹を観察し、蝶が羽化するのを待っていた。아이들은 나뭇가지에 매달린 번데기를 관찰하며 나비가 우화하기를 기다렸다.
- After months in the chrysalis of rehabilitation, she emerged stronger and more determined than ever. 在康复的蛹壳中度过数月后,她以更加坚强和坚定的面貌重新出发。Tras meses en la crisálida de la rehabilitación, emergió más fuerte y decidida que nunca.リハビリという蛹の時期を数か月過ごした後、彼女はかつてないほど強く、決意を新たにして姿を現した。재활이라는 번데기 시기를 수개월간 보낸 후, 그녀는 그 어느 때보다 강하고 굳은 결의를 가지고 나타났다.
- The programme serves as a chrysalis for young entrepreneurs, providing mentorship and resources during the crucial early stages. 该项目如同一个蛹壳,为年轻创业者提供关键初期阶段的导师指导和资源。El programa sirve de crisálida para jóvenes emprendedores, proporcionándoles tutoría y recursos durante las cruciales etapas iniciales.このプログラムは若い起業家にとっての蛹のような存在であり、重要な初期段階にメンターシップとリソースを提供している。이 프로그램은 젊은 기업가들에게 번데기와 같은 역할을 하며, 중요한 초기 단계에 멘토십과 자원을 제공한다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, literary, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin chrysalis, from Greek khrysallis (gold-coloured pupa of a butterfly), from khrysos (gold). Named for the golden colour of some butterfly pupae. The plural can be 'chrysalises' or the Latin 'chrysalides.'
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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