"satyrs" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 萨堤尔
• 萨梯

Definition

在希腊神话中，萨堤尔是半人半山羊的神话生物，以爱玩耍和恶作剧著称。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要出现在文学、神话或艺术语境中，日常对话中较少见。为“satyr”的复数形式。偶尔可比喻行为顽皮或放纵的人。

Examples

In stories from ancient Greece, satyrs often dance in the forests.

在古希腊的故事中，**萨堤尔**常在森林中跳舞。

Satyrs are known for playing the pan flute.

**萨堤尔**以吹潘笛著称。

Many paintings show satyrs chasing after nymphs.

许多画作里，**萨堤尔**追逐着宁芙。

The myths say satyrs loved to drink wine and play tricks on travelers.

传说中，**萨堤尔**喜欢喝酒并恶作剧旅行者。

A group of satyrs appears in that old fantasy movie we watched.

我们看的那部老奇幻电影里出现了一群**萨堤尔**。

The teacher compared pranksters in the class to a bunch of satyrs.

老师把班里的淘气鬼比作一群**萨堤尔**。