hydra
US /ˈhaɪ.drə/
UK /ˈhaɪ.drə/
名詞
1.
水螅, 淡水水螅
a freshwater polyp of the genus Hydra, having a cylindrical body and a ring of tentacles around the mouth
範例:
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The biologist observed a hydra under the microscope.
生物學家在顯微鏡下觀察到一隻水螅。
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Hydra are known for their regenerative abilities.
水螅以其再生能力而聞名。
2.
九頭蛇, 多頭蛇
a mythical multi-headed serpent, especially one whose heads grow again if cut off
範例:
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Hercules fought the Lernaean Hydra.
赫拉克勒斯與勒耳那的九頭蛇搏鬥。
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The monster was like a hydra, with new problems appearing as soon as one was solved.
這個怪物就像一隻九頭蛇，一個問題解決了，新的問題又立刻出現。