djinn
US /dʒɪn/
UK /dʒɪn/
名词
精灵, 神怪
an intelligent spirit of lower rank than angels, able to appear in human and animal forms and to possess humans (in Islamic mythology)
示例:
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The ancient tales spoke of a powerful djinn trapped in a lamp.
古老的传说讲述了一个被困在灯里的强大精灵。
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Some believe that djinns can grant wishes, while others fear their mischievous nature.
有些人相信精灵可以实现愿望，而另一些人则害怕他们顽皮的本性。