"ectoplasm" in Chinese (Traditional)
外質靈質
Definition
外質指的是據說在通靈儀式中從靈媒身體中流出的神祕物質，常被形容為幽靈般的奇異物質。在生物學中，也可指細胞質的外層。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
「外質」多用於靈異、通靈或偽科學語境，日常生活中較少出現。在生物學中為專業術語，表示細胞質外層。流行文化裡常與鬼魂和超自然現象有關。
Examples
The ghost appeared with a thick cloud of ectoplasm.
鬼魂出現時伴隨著濃密的**外質**。
Scientists looked for ectoplasm in the laboratory, but found none.
科學家們在實驗室裡尋找**外質**，但沒有發現。
Some people believe that ectoplasm is proof of ghosts.
有些人認為**外質**是鬼魂存在的證據。
During the séance, the medium claimed ectoplasm was forming around her hands.
在通靈儀式中，靈媒聲稱她手周圍正在生成**外質**。
The sci-fi movie showed aliens made entirely of glowing ectoplasm.
科幻電影裡展示了完全由發光**外質**構成的外星人。
I don't believe in ghosts, but those stories about ectoplasm are kind of spooky.
我不相信有鬼，但那些關於**外質**的故事還真有點嚇人。