djinn
US /dʒɪn/
UK /dʒɪn/
名詞
精靈, 神怪
an intelligent spirit of lower rank than angels, able to appear in human and animal forms and to possess humans (in Islamic mythology)
範例:
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The ancient tales spoke of a powerful djinn trapped in a lamp.
古老的傳說講述了一個被困在燈裡的強大精靈。
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Some believe that djinns can grant wishes, while others fear their mischievous nature.
有些人相信精靈可以實現願望，而另一些人則害怕他們頑皮的本性。