myth

US /mɪθ/
UK /mɪθ/
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1.

神話, 傳說

a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

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The ancient Greeks had many myths about their gods and goddesses.
古希臘人有許多關於他們的神和女神的神話。
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The creation myth tells how the world began.
創世神話講述了世界是如何開始的。
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legendsagafablefolktaletale
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誤解, 謬論

a widely held but false belief or idea.

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It's a common myth that sugar makes children hyperactive.
糖會使孩子過度活躍是一個普遍的誤解。
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The idea that we only use 10% of our brain is a popular myth.
我們只使用大腦10%的觀點是一個流行的誤解。
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fallacymisconceptiondelusionillusionfictionfantasyuntruthfalsehoodfabricationinventionlie