好词典
griffin
UK //ˈɡrɪfɪn//US //ˈɡrɪfɪn//
词源
源自希腊语 'gryps'，后经拉丁语 'gryphus' 传入英语，指神话中的鹰头狮身兽。
noun
❶ 格里芬是神话中的一种生物，通常被描述为拥有狮子的身体和鹰的头、翅膀，象征着力量与守护。
“The griffin is often depicted as a guardian of treasures in ancient myths.”
（在古代神话中，格里芬常被描绘为宝藏的守护者。）
“A statue of a griffin stands at the entrance of the castle.”
（一座格里芬雕像矗立在城堡的入口处。）
同义词:mythical creature, legendary beast, chimera
常见短语
as fierce as a griffin — 形容某人或某物像格里芬一样凶猛或强大，常用于比喻。
“The warrior was as fierce as a griffin in battle.”
（这位战士在战斗中像格里芬一样凶猛。）