satyr
US /ˈsæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈsæt.ər/
名詞
1.
サテュロス
one of a class of lustful, drunken woodland gods. In Greek art they were represented as a man with a horse's ears and tail, but in Roman myths as a man with a goat's ears, tail, legs, and horns.
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The ancient vase depicted a playful satyr chasing nymphs through the forest.
古代の壺には、森を駆け抜けるニンフを追いかける遊び心のあるサテュロスが描かれていた。
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In mythology, satyrs are often associated with Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry.
神話では、サテュロスはしばしばワインと歓楽の神ディオニュソスと関連付けられる。
2.
好色漢, 色魔
a man who has strong sexual desires, especially for young women.
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He was described as a lecherous old satyr, always pursuing younger women.
彼は若い女性を常に追いかける好色な老サテュロスと評された。
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Her novel explored the dark side of human nature, including characters who behaved like satyrs.
彼女の小説は、サテュロスのように振る舞う登場人物を含め、人間の本性の暗い側面を探求した。