Mermaids Meaning in English
word · lemma: mermaid
ˈmɝˌmeɪdz
MUR-maydz
mˈɜːmeɪdz
MUR-maydz
释义
Mythical creatures that are half woman and half fish, usually described as having a human upper body and the tail of a fish. They appear in many stories, legends, and fairy tales.
用法与细微差别
Used in fairy tales, legends, and fantasy stories. Typically refers to female characters; the male version is called a 'merman.' Can symbolize mystery or danger in different cultures.
Spanish: sirenasPortuguese (BR): sereiasPortuguese (PT): sereiasChinese (Simplified): 美人鱼Chinese (Traditional): 美人魚Hindi: मत्स्यकन्याएँArabic: حوريات البحرBengali: মৎসকন্যা - জলপরীRussian: русалкиJapanese: 人魚Vietnamese: nàng tiên cáKorean: 인어Turkish: deniz kızıUrdu: جل پریIndonesian: putri duyung
例句
Many children love stories about mermaids.
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In legends, mermaids live in the sea.
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Some people believe mermaids can sing beautifully.
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I've always been fascinated by stories of mermaids.
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Some sailors once claimed they saw mermaids near the rocks.
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After watching the movie, my little sister pretended to be a mermaid all day.
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