demon
US /ˈdiː.mən/
UK /ˈdiː.mən/

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:
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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。
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He believed he was possessed by a demon.
他相信自己被恶魔附身了。
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3.
强大的负面影响, 大问题
a person or thing that has a powerful negative effect
示例:
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The drug addiction became his personal demon.
毒瘾成了他个人的心魔。
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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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