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epimetheus

/ˌɛp.ɪˈmiː.θi.əs/

翻译: 希腊神话中的泰坦神,普罗米修斯的兄弟,他不听警告接受了宙斯送来的潘多拉为妻。

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C1formalcommon/ˌɛp.ɪˈmiː.θi.əs/

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A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to the brother of Prometheus who, despite warnings, accepted Pandora as his wife from Zeus.

  • 🇨🇳希腊神话中的泰坦神,普罗米修斯的兄弟,他不听警告接受了宙斯送来的潘多拉为妻。
  1. Mythological figure C2 formal

    In Greek mythology, the brother of Prometheus who, ignoring his brother's warning, accepted Pandora as his wife from Zeus, leading to the release of evils into the world.

    • Epimetheus is often contrasted with his more cautious brother Prometheus.
    • According to myth, Epimetheus accepted Pandora despite Prometheus's warnings.
    • The story of Epimetheus and Pandora explains the origin of human suffering.

    🇨🇳厄庇墨透斯

  • epimetheuses plural form
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  • epimetheus's possessive singular form