"kelpie" in Chinese (Simplified)
凯尔派(水妖)- 凯尔派犬(澳大利亚牧羊犬)
Definition
凯尔派是苏格兰民间传说中的一种水妖,据说通常以马的形态出现,也能变形。'凯尔派' 还是一种澳大利亚牧羊犬的名字。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'凯尔派' 在传说中指水中妖精,动物学中指澳大利亚牧羊犬。注意区分上下文:“河里的凯尔派”(传说)、“我的凯尔派在牧羊”(犬种)。传说的凯尔派在英语世界或奇幻文学更常见。
Examples
The kelpie is a famous creature in Scottish stories.
**凯尔派**是苏格兰故事中著名的生物。
My neighbor owns a kelpie that herds sheep.
我的邻居有一只**凯尔派**,用来放羊。
People say the kelpie can change its shape.
人们说**凯尔派**能够变形。
Some people believe they saw a kelpie near the river at night.
有些人相信半夜在河边见过**凯尔派**。
Her kelpie never gets tired, even after running all day.
她的**凯尔派**即使跑了一天也不觉得累。
There’s a legend that the kelpie drags people into the water if they climb on its back.
有传说说如果有人骑到**凯尔派**背上,它会把人拖进水里。