"serpents" in Chinese (Simplified)
蛇(复数)
Definition
“Serpents”(蛇)指的是大型蛇类,常用于故事、神话或宗教文本中,象征智慧、危险或邪恶。这个词比“snake”更正式或文雅。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Serpent”用于文学或神话语境,比“snake”更正式。在日常生活中说“蛇”通常用“snake”。常出现在宗教、神话或童话故事里,复数是“serpents”。
Examples
Many legends talk about powerful serpents guarding treasures.
许多传说中讲到强大的**蛇**守护着宝藏。
In ancient myths, serpents could talk and had magic powers.
在古老的神话中,**蛇**能说话并具有魔法力量。
Some religions believe serpents are symbols of wisdom.
有些宗教认为**蛇**是智慧的象征。
You’ll find drawings of serpents in temples all over the world.
你会在世界各地的寺庙里看到**蛇**的图案。
The story says the serpents spoke to humans and taught them secrets.
故事说**蛇**曾与人类交谈并教他们秘密。
People used to fear the serpents in the forest at night.
人们过去常常害怕夜晚森林里的**蛇**。