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avatar

UK //ˈæv.ə.tɑːr//US //ˈæv.ə.tɑːr//

词源

源自梵语 'avatāra',意为'降临'或'化身',后通过印度教文化传入英语。

noun

❶ 指数字世界中的虚拟形象,通常用于代表用户在游戏、社交媒体等在线平台上的身份。

“She created a cute avatar for her online gaming profile.”

(她为自己的在线游戏资料创建了一个可爱的虚拟形象。)

“You can customize your avatar with different outfits and hairstyles.”

(你可以用不同的服装和发型来定制你的虚拟形象。)

❶ 在印度教中,指神或神灵以人或动物的形态降临人间。

“Vishnu is said to have ten avatars, including Rama and Krishna.”

(据说毗湿奴有十个化身,包括罗摩和克里希纳。)

“The concept of avatar originates from Hindu mythology.”

(化身的概念起源于印度教神话。)

同义词:virtual representation, incarnation, embodiment

常见短语

avatar of — 表示某人或某物是某种品质或概念的化身或代表。

“She was seen as the avatar of kindness in the community.”

(她被视作社区中善良的化身。)