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demons

UK //ˈdiː.mənz//US //ˈdiː.mənz//

词源

源自希腊语 'daimon'(δαίμων),原指超自然存在或神灵,后经基督教文化演变为指代邪恶灵体的含义。

noun

❶ 恶魔或邪恶的超自然存在,常被描述为具有超自然力量且对人类有害的灵体。在宗教和神话中,恶魔常与邪恶、诱惑或灾难联系在一起。

“The ancient texts describe demons as malevolent spirits that torment humans.”

(古代文献将恶魔描述为折磨人类的邪恶灵体。)

“She believed her nightmares were caused by demons haunting her.”

(她认为自己的噩梦是被恶魔缠身所致。)

❶ 比喻内心的负面情绪或困扰,如恐惧、焦虑或罪恶感。常用于形容一个人被某种强烈负面情绪所困扰的状态。

“He struggled with the demons of addiction for years before seeking help.”

(他在寻求帮助前多年一直与成瘾的心魔作斗争。)

“Her past mistakes haunted her like relentless demons.”

(她过去的错误像挥之不去的心魔一样困扰着她。)

同义词:devils, evil spirits, fiends

常见短语

face one's demons — 面对并克服内心的恐惧或困扰,通常指处理长期存在的心理问题或个人挑战。

“After years of therapy, he was finally ready to face his demons.”

(经过多年的治疗,他终于准备好面对自己的心魔了。)

inner demons — 指一个人内心深处的负面情绪、创伤或心理问题,如焦虑、抑郁或成瘾等。

“Despite her success, she continued to struggle with her inner demons.”

(尽管取得了成功,她仍在与内心的恶魔作斗争。)