"galatea" 怎么发音

word

US

ˌɡæɫəˈtiə

gal-uh-TEE-uh

UK

ɡælˈeɪtiə

gal-AY-tee-uh

释义

Galatea can refer to a strong, durable cotton fabric, or to a figure in Greek mythology—a statue brought to life by Pygmalion. The fabric meaning is more common outside of mythology or literature.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˌɡæɫəˈtiə

英式英语

ɡælˈeɪtiə

简化发音

美式

gal-uh-TEE-uh

英式

gal-AY-tee-uh

语境中听

The uniform is made of galatea because it is strong and easy to wash.

In Greek myth, Pygmalion asked the gods to bring Galatea to life.

Sailors sometimes wore jackets made from galatea fabric.

If you read the story of Pygmalion, you'll discover why Galatea is so famous in art.