"deities" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 神祇
• 神

Definition

在宗教或神话中被崇拜的超自然存在或神。"Deities" 是 "deity" 的复数。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Deities” 多用于正式、学术语境，指多神教（如印度教、希腊神话）中的众神。不用于基督教的“上帝”，应单独用 “God”。常见搭配有 'Hindu deities'、'worship deities'。

Examples

Many ancient cultures believed in many deities.

许多古代文化相信许多**神祇**。

Hinduism has many important deities.

印度教有许多重要的**神祇**。

People prayed to different deities for good luck.

人们向不同的**神祇**祈祷以求好运。

In Greek myths, the deities often argued and interfered with human lives.

在希腊神话中，**神祇**经常争吵并干涉人类生活。

The festival celebrates local deities with music and dancing.

这个节日用音乐和舞蹈庆祝地方**神祇**。

Some believe that natural forces, like wind and rain, are controlled by powerful deities.

有些人认为自然力量，如风和雨，由强大的**神祇**掌控。