주둥이가 긴 딱정벌레목의 곤충으로, 유충이 식물 내부에서 자라며 농작물에 피해를 주는 바구밋과 벌레의 총칭.
A small beetle characterized by an elongated snout, whose larvae typically develop inside seeds, stems, or other plant tissues, often acting as agricultural pests.
예문:
"The boll weevil is notorious for destroying cotton plantations across the southern United States."
"Weevils can remain dormant in seeds for long periods before emerging as adults."
저장된 곡물이나 가루, 기타 건조 식품에 침입하여 해를 끼치는 작은 벌레.
Any small insect or pest that infests and damages stored grains, flour, or other dried food products.
예문:
"I had to throw away the entire bag of flour because it was full of weevils."
"Check the pasta box for weevils before cooking if it has been sitting in the cupboard for months."