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serpent

UK //ˈsɜː.pənt//US //ˈsɝː.pənt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'serpens'(爬行动物),与动词 'serpere'(爬行)相关,13世纪通过古法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指蛇类动物,尤其用于文学或正式语境中描述大型或神秘的蛇,常带有象征意义。

“The ancient temple was guarded by a giant stone serpent.”

(这座古老寺庙由一条巨大的石蛇守护。)

“In the story, the serpent tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit.”

(故事中,蛇引诱夏娃吃了禁果。)

❶ 比喻阴险狡诈的人,常用于形容背叛或欺骗行为。

“He was a serpent in disguise, pretending to be our friend.”

(他是个伪装成朋友的阴险之徒。)

“Beware of the serpent in the boardroom who smiles to your face.”

(当心会议室里那个表面微笑的奸诈之人。)

同义词:snake, viper, reptile, ophidian, adder

常见短语

the Serpent (Biblical) — 特指《圣经》中引诱夏娃的蛇,象征邪恶与诱惑。

“The Serpent in Genesis represents temptation and the fall of man.”

(《创世纪》中的蛇象征着诱惑和人类的堕落。)

serpent's tongue — 字面指蛇的分叉舌头,比喻恶毒或欺骗性的言语。

“She spoke with a serpent's tongue, twisting the truth to suit her needs.”

(她用如蛇信般的毒舌歪曲事实以满足私欲。)