elf
US /elf/
UK /elf/
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小精灵, 妖精
a supernatural creature of folk tales, typically represented as a small, delicate, elusive figure in human form with pointed ears, magical powers, and a mischievous nature.
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The children believed they saw an elf hiding in the garden.
孩子们相信他们看到一个小精灵藏在花园里。
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In many Christmas stories, Santa's helpers are elves.
在许多圣诞故事中，圣诞老人的助手是小精灵。