dylan

不可数 · 专有名词

A proper noun referring to a given name of Welsh origin, also associated with a Celtic mythological figure and a famous American songwriter.

• 🇨🇳Dylan 是一个源自威尔士语的专有名词，常用作男性名字；在威尔士神话中也是海神之名，此外也常指美国著名创作歌手鲍勃·迪伦。

1. Proper name A1 formal

   A male given name of Welsh origin, meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean'.

   • Dylan is a popular name in Wales and other English-speaking countries.
   • My friend Dylan just moved to a new city.
   • Dylan Thomas was a famous Welsh poet.

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2. Famous person B1 formal

   Refers to Bob Dylan, an influential American singer-songwriter known for his protest songs and folk music.

   • Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016.
   • Dylan's song 'Blowin' in the Wind' became an anthem for the civil rights movement.
   • Many consider Dylan one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

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3. Mythological figure C1 formal british

   In Welsh mythology, Dylan is the god of the sea and waves, son of Arianrhod.

   • Dylan, the Celtic sea god, was said to have golden hair and a fish-like tail.
   • The legend of Dylan tells of his tragic death caused by his uncle.
   • Dylan's name is associated with the ocean and its power.

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