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midas

/ˈmaɪ.dəs/

翻译: 希腊神话中弗里吉亚的传奇国王,以贪婪著称,被狄俄尼索斯赐予点物成金的能力。

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noun

/ˈmaɪ.dəs/C1formalart
  • zh希腊神话中弗里吉亚的传奇国王,以贪婪著称,被狄俄尼索斯赐予点物成金的能力。

A proper noun referring to a legendary king of Phrygia in Greek mythology, known for his greed and the ability granted by Dionysus to turn everything he touched into gold.

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  1. Mythological KingB2formal

    In Greek mythology, the king of Phrygia who was granted the ability to turn everything he touched into gold by Dionysus.

    zh迈达斯

    • King Midas learned that his golden touch was a curse when he could not eat or drink.
    • The story of Midas warns against excessive greed.
    • Midas turned his own daughter into a golden statue by accident.
  2. Symbol of WealthB2informal

    A person or thing that is extremely wealthy or successful, often used metaphorically.

    zh财富的象征

    • He has a Midas touch when it comes to business investments.
    • The company's new product turned out to be a Midas project.
    • She is considered a modern Midas in the tech industry.

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  • midases plural form
  • midases' possessive plural form
  • midas's possessive singular form