avatar
US /ˈæv.ə.tɑːr/
UK /ˈæv.ə.tɑːr/
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虛擬形象, 化身
an icon or figure representing a person in a computer game, internet forum, etc.
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Users can customize their avatar with different clothes and accessories.
用戶可以用不同的衣服和配飾定制他們的虛擬形象。
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My avatar in the game is a warrior with a big sword.
我在遊戲中的虛擬形象是一個拿著大劍的戰士。
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化身, 顯現
(in Hinduism) a manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth; an incarnate divine teacher.
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Vishnu is said to have many avatars, including Rama and Krishna.
據說毗濕奴有許多化身，包括羅摩和奎師那。
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The concept of divine avatars is central to Hindu mythology.
神聖化身的概念是印度教神話的核心。