satyr
US /ˈsæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈsæt.ər/
名詞
1.
薩提爾, 森林之神
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.
古老的瓶子上描繪了一個頑皮的薩提爾在森林中追逐仙女。
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In mythology, satyrs are often associated with Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry.
在神話中，薩提爾常與酒神狄俄尼索斯聯繫在一起。
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色鬼, 好色之徒
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.
他被描述為一個好色的老色鬼，總是追逐年輕女性。
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Her novel explored the dark side of human nature, including characters who behaved like satyrs.
她的小說探討了人性的陰暗面，包括那些行為像色鬼的角色。