spectre
US /ˈspek.tɚ/
UK /ˈspek.tər/
名詞
1.
幽靈, 鬼魂
a ghost or phantom
範例:
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The old house was rumored to be haunted by a ghostly spectre.
據說那座老房子鬧鬼，有一個幽靈般的幽靈。
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A pale spectre appeared in the doorway, causing everyone to gasp.
一個蒼白的幽靈出現在門口，讓所有人都倒吸一口涼氣。
2.
幽靈, 威脅
something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence
範例:
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The spectre of war loomed over the continent.
戰爭的幽靈籠罩著這片大陸。
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The company faced the spectre of bankruptcy after the economic downturn.
經濟衰退後，公司面臨破產的威脅。