basilisk
US /ˈbæz.ə.lɪsk/
UK /ˈbæz.ə.lɪsk/
名词
1.
巴西利斯克, 蛇怪
a mythical reptile with a lethal gaze and breath, often called the king of serpents
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In the story, the hero must avoid the basilisk's deadly stare.
在故事中，英雄必须避开巴西利斯克致命的注视。
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Legend says the basilisk was hatched by a toad from a cock's egg.
传说巴西利斯克是由蟾蜍孵化公鸡蛋而成的。
2.
蛇怪蜥蜴
a tropical American lizard that can run on its hind legs across the surface of water
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The green basilisk is often called the Jesus Christ lizard because it can run on water.
绿鬣蜥（蛇怪蜥蜴）常被称为耶稣基督蜥蜴，因为它能在水面上奔跑。
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We spotted a basilisk sunning itself on a branch overhanging the river.
我们看到一只蛇怪蜥蜴在河边垂下的树枝上晒太阳。