Centaur Meaning in English
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释义
A centaur is a mythical creature from ancient Greek stories, with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse.
用法与细微差别
Used mainly in mythology, fantasy literature, and art. Centaurs appear in Greek legends as wise teachers or fierce warriors. Not used in daily conversation except when discussing myths, fantasy, or astronomy (name of an asteroid group).
例句
A centaur has the body of a horse and the chest and head of a man.
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The ancient Greeks believed in creatures like the centaur.
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I saw a picture of a centaur in my mythology book.
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Harry Potter rides with a friendly centaur in the Forbidden Forest.
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Some people confuse a centaur with a minotaur, but they are different monsters.
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The movie had a battle scene with dozens of centaurs charging into action.
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