"pooka" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 普卡 (爱尔兰神话生物)

Definition

普卡是爱尔兰民间传说中的生物，会变形并常对人恶作剧。它可以变成马、山羊甚至人，通常被认为调皮但不邪恶。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“普卡”一词源自爱尔兰神话，发音为“普-卡”。一般只在民间传说、文学或凯尔特文化背景下出现，不是日常用语。在不同故事中，其性格可能善良或捣蛋。

Examples

A pooka can look like a big black horse at night.

**普卡**在夜晚可能看起来像一匹大黑马。

Many Irish stories tell of the tricks played by a pooka.

许多爱尔兰故事讲述了**普卡**开的恶作剧。

The village believed a pooka was causing mischief.

村民们相信是**普卡**在搞恶作剧。

Some say a pooka will help you, while others warn you to stay away.

有人说，**普卡**会帮你，也有人警告你要远离。

Have you ever heard of a pooka showing up at Halloween parties?

你有没有听说过**普卡**在万圣节派对现身？

After seeing strange footprints, we joked that a pooka must have visited.

看到奇怪的脚印后，我们开玩笑说一定是**普卡**来过。