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词汇 boogeyman 在中文的含义

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boogeyman

US /ˈbuː.ɡi.mæn/
UK /ˈbuː.ɡi.mæn/
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名词

1.

妖怪, 魔鬼

an imaginary evil monster used to frighten children

示例:
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My little brother is afraid of the boogeyman under his bed.
我弟弟害怕床底下的妖怪。
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Parents often tell stories about the boogeyman to make their children behave.
父母经常讲妖怪的故事来让孩子们听话。
同义词:
bogeyman bogey monster goblin specter
2.

恐惧之源, 麻烦制造者

a person or thing that is seen as a source of fear, anxiety, or trouble

示例:
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For some politicians, inflation is the economic boogeyman.
对一些政治家来说，通货膨胀是经济上的大麻烦。
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The company's new policy became the boogeyman for employee morale.
公司的新政策成了员工士气的大敌。
同义词:
bugbear specter threat menace nightmare
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