nymph
- IPA[nɪmf]
英式
- a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations;a beautiful young woman.
noun: nymph, plural noun: nymphs
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名詞
- 1. a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations the idyllic world of nymphs and shepherds a wood nymph 同義詞
- ▪ literary a beautiful young woman. 同義詞
- 2. an immature form of an insect that does not change greatly as it grows, e.g. a dragonfly, mayfly, or locust.
- ▪ an artificial fishing fly made to resemble the aquatic nymph of an insect.
- 3. a mainly brown butterfly that frequents woods and forest glades.
- (in folklore and classical mythology) a nymph inhabiting woodland, especially a dryad or hamadryad.
Oxford American Dictionary
- (in folklore and classical mythology) a nymph inhabiting woodland, especially a dryad or hamadryad.
Oxford Dictionary
- (in folklore and classical mythology) a nymph inhabiting or presiding over water, especially a ...
Oxford Dictionary
- (in folklore and classical mythology) a nymph inhabiting or presiding over water, especially a ...
Oxford American Dictionary
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- IPA[nimf]
美式
- a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or ... the idyllic world of nymphs and shepherds a wood nymph
Oxford American Dictionary