dragon

• 一种神话生物，通常被描绘为巨大的有翼爬行动物，能喷火，常出现在民间传说和奇幻文学中。

A mythical creature typically depicted as a large, winged, fire-breathing reptile, often found in folklore and fantasy literature.

1. Mythical creatureA2formal

   A large, serpentine legendary creature that appears in folklore across many cultures, often depicted with wings, scales, and the ability to breathe fire.

   神话生物

   • The knight fought a fierce dragon to rescue the princess.
   • In Chinese mythology, dragons are symbols of power and good luck.
   • The dragon in the story guarded a treasure deep in the cave.

   同义词drakefiredrakeserpentwormwyvern

2. Fierce or formidable personB2informal

   A person, typically a woman, who is perceived as aggressive, intimidating, or formidable.

   凶悍的女人

   • His mother-in-law is a real dragon when it comes to family rules.
   • The boss is known as a dragon in the office; nobody dares to argue with her.
   • She turned into a dragon when she found out about the mistake.

   同义词harpyharridanshrewtermaganttigressvirago