satyr
US /ˈsæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈsæt.ər/
名词
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萨提尔, 森林之神
one of a class of lustful, drunken woodland gods. In Greek art they were represented as a man with a horse's ears and tail, but in Roman myths as a man with a goat's ears, tail, legs, and horns.
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The ancient vase depicted a playful satyr chasing nymphs through the forest.
古老的瓶子上描绘了一个顽皮的萨提尔在森林中追逐仙女。
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In mythology, satyrs are often associated with Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry.
在神话中，萨提尔常与酒神狄俄尼索斯联系在一起。
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色鬼, 好色之徒
a man who has strong sexual desires, especially for young women.
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He was described as a lecherous old satyr, always pursuing younger women.
他被描述为一个好色的老色鬼，总是追逐年轻女性。
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Her novel explored the dark side of human nature, including characters who behaved like satyrs.
她的小说探讨了人性的阴暗面，包括那些行为像色鬼的角色。