词汇 demon 在中文的含义

demon 在英语中是什么意思?与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

demon

US /ˈdiː.mən/
UK /ˈdiː.mən/
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名词

1.

恶魔, 魔鬼

an evil spirit or devil, especially one thought to possess a person or act as a tormentor in hell

示例:
Ancient legends speak of powerful demons lurking in the shadows.
古老的传说讲述了潜伏在阴影中的强大恶魔
He believed he was possessed by a demon.
他相信自己被恶魔附身了。
2.

残忍的人, 邪恶的人

a cruel, evil, or wicked person

示例:
He was a demon of a man, ruthless and unforgiving.
他是一个恶魔般的人,冷酷无情。
The dictator was a true demon, responsible for countless atrocities.
这个独裁者是一个真正的恶魔,对无数暴行负有责任。
3.

强大的负面影响, 大问题

a person or thing that has a powerful negative effect

示例:
The drug addiction became his personal demon.
毒瘾成了他个人的心魔
Dealing with bureaucracy can be a real demon.
处理官僚主义可能是一个真正的难题
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