
demons
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。)
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。)