"proteus" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 普罗透斯（希腊神话）
• 变形杆菌（细菌）

Definition

普罗透斯是希腊神话中以善于变形著称的人物。'Proteus' 也可以指一种细菌。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“普罗透斯”指神话人物时首字母大写，科学名称中常作斜体。比喻“多变”或“适应力强”常用“普罗透斯式”描述。日常生活很少用，主要出现在生物或神话语境中。

Examples

In Greek myths, Proteus could change his shape at will.

在希腊神话中，**普罗透斯**可以随意变换形态。

Proteus is also the name of a bacteria that can cause infections.

**普罗透斯**也是一种能引起感染的细菌的名称。

The word 'protean' comes from Proteus' ability to change.

“**多变的**”这个词来源于**普罗透斯**善于变化的能力。

The scientist explained that Proteus bacteria are often found in hospitals.

科学家解释说，**普罗透斯**细菌常在医院中发现。

Some writers describe actors as 'protean' because they're as changeable as Proteus.

有些作家把演员称为“多变”，因为他们像**普罗透斯**一样多才多艺。

That exhibit uses Proteus as a symbol for transformation and flexibility.

那个展览用**普罗透斯**作为变化和灵活的象征。