"serpents" in Chinese (Traditional)
蛇(複數)
Definition
「Serpents」(蛇)指大型蛇類,經常出現在故事、神話或宗教文本中,象徵智慧、危險或邪惡。這個詞比「snake」更正式或文學。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
「Serpent」是文學或神話用語,比「snake」正式。日常生活多用「snake」指蛇。常見於宗教、神話等語境,複數為「serpents」。
Examples
Many legends talk about powerful serpents guarding treasures.
許多傳說中描述強大的**蛇**守護寶藏。
In ancient myths, serpents could talk and had magic powers.
在古老神話中,**蛇**能說話並擁有魔法力量。
Some religions believe serpents are symbols of wisdom.
有些宗教認為**蛇**是智慧的象徵。
You’ll find drawings of serpents in temples all over the world.
你會在世界各地的廟宇中看到**蛇**的圖案。
The story says the serpents spoke to humans and taught them secrets.
故事說**蛇**與人類交談並傳授祕密。
People used to fear the serpents in the forest at night.
人們過去很怕夜裡森林裡的**蛇**。