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niobe

/ˈnaɪ.ə.bi/

翻译: 希腊神话中的名字,指坦塔罗斯的女儿,她因炫耀自己的子女而招致阿波罗和阿尔忒弥斯的报复,子女被杀后她悲恸不已,最终化为石头。

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/ˈnaɪ.ə.bi/C1formalart
  • zh希腊神话中的名字,指坦塔罗斯的女儿,她因炫耀自己的子女而招致阿波罗和阿尔忒弥斯的报复,子女被杀后她悲恸不已,最终化为石头。

A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to the daughter of Tantalus, whose pride in her children led to their slaughter by Apollo and Artemis, after which she was turned to stone while mourning.

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  1. Mythological figureC1formal

    In Greek mythology, the daughter of Tantalus who was turned to stone after boasting about her children, which led to their deaths by Apollo and Artemis.

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    • Niobe's pride in her children led to her tragic downfall.
    • The story of Niobe is a classic example of hubris in Greek mythology.
    • Artists have depicted Niobe weeping for her lost children for centuries.