"poseidon" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 波塞冬

Definition

波塞冬是古希腊的海神，也是地震与马的神，通常手持三叉戟。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“波塞冬”为专有名词，要大写。常见于神话、历史、文学中，不用于日常对“海”或“海洋”的泛指。

Examples

Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea.

**波塞冬**是希腊的海神。

Many statues of Poseidon show him holding a trident.

许多**波塞冬**的雕像都握着三叉戟。

People built temples for Poseidon in ancient Greece.

古希腊人修建了**波塞冬**的神庙。

Sailors would pray to Poseidon before setting out on long journeys.

水手们出远航前会向**波塞冬**祈祷。

In mythology, Poseidon could create storms or calm the sea.

在神话中，**波塞冬**能制造风暴或平息大海。

Have you seen the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion?

你看过苏尼翁角的**波塞冬**神庙遗址吗？