"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**。