"succubus" in Chinese (Simplified)
女妖(梦魇女魔)
Definition
女妖是一种出自神话和民间传说的女性恶魔或精灵,据说会在男性的梦中出现并诱惑他们。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
本词常见于神话、文学或幻想题材中。专指女性,男性对应为“梦魇男魔(Incubus)”。偶尔用来形容极具诱惑力的女性,但可能带有冒犯意味。
Examples
Some ancient stories tell of a succubus visiting people at night.
一些古老故事讲述**女妖**在夜晚造访人类。
A succubus is known for tempting men in their dreams.
**女妖**以在梦中诱惑男性而闻名。
The legend says a succubus appears as a beautiful woman.
传说中,**女妖**会以美女的形象出现。
In that novel, the main villain is actually a succubus in disguise.
在那部小说中,反派其实是个伪装成美女的**女妖**。
People used to blame nightmares on a visit from a succubus.
过去人们常把噩梦归咎于**女妖**的造访。
He joked that his ex-girlfriend was like a succubus because she was so charming and demanding.
他开玩笑说前女友像个**女妖**,既迷人又很难应对。