"sandman" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 睡魔

Definition

睡魔是西方传说中的神话人物，据说他往人们的眼睛撒魔法沙子，让他们入睡，尤其是孩子们。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于对儿童讲述睡前故事时。‘睡魔’在童话、摇篮曲和形容困倦时常出现，只作为神话或有趣形象使用。

Examples

The sandman is coming to help you sleep.

**睡魔**要来帮你入睡了。

Have you heard stories about the sandman?

你听说过关于**睡魔**的故事吗？

Children believe the sandman brings sweet dreams.

孩子们相信**睡魔**会带来美梦。

If you're sleepy, maybe the sandman has already visited you.

如果你困了，也许是**睡魔**已经来过了。

Parents sometimes tell stories about the sandman at bedtime.

有些家长会在睡前讲**睡魔**的故事。

I couldn't sleep last night—guess the sandman skipped me!

我昨晚睡不着——看来**睡魔**跳过我了！