kelpie

• 该词有两个不同含义：在苏格兰民间传说中指一种邪恶的水鬼，常化身为马，将骑乘者拖入水中溺死；在澳大利亚则指一种尖耳牧羊犬品种。

A noun with two distinct meanings: in Scottish folklore, it refers to a malevolent water spirit that often takes the form of a horse and drowns its riders; in Australia, it refers to a breed of sheepdog with pointed ears.

1. Scottish water spiritB2formalbritish

   In Scottish folklore, a magical shape-shifting water horse that appears as a beautiful pony, often luring riders onto its back before drowning them.

   苏格兰水鬼

   • The legend tells of a kelpie that haunted the loch.
   • She warned the children not to approach the strange horse, believing it to be a kelpie.
   • In the old tales, the kelpie would vanish into the water with its victim.

2. Australian dog breedB1formalaustralian

   A breed of herding dog originating in Australia, known for its intelligence, energy, and pointed ears.

   澳大利亚牧羊犬品种

   • The farmer uses kelpies to round up the sheep.
   • Our kelpie loves to run and play fetch all day.
   • Kelpies are renowned for their loyalty and work ethic on the ranch.