specter
US /ˈspek.tɚ/
UK /ˈspek.tər/
名词
1.
幽灵, 幻影
a ghost or phantom
示例:
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The old house was rumored to be haunted by a ghostly specter.
据说那座老房子闹鬼，有一个幽灵般的幽灵。
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A pale specter appeared in the doorway, causing everyone to gasp.
一个苍白的幽灵出现在门口，让所有人倒吸一口凉气。
2.
幽灵, 威胁, 令人不安的可能性
a haunting or disturbing possibility or prospect
示例:
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The specter of war loomed over the nation.
战争的幽灵笼罩着这个国家。
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Despite the good news, the specter of economic recession still worried investors.
尽管有好消息，经济衰退的幽灵仍然让投资者担忧。