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scylla

/ˈsɪl.ə/

翻译: 希腊神话中的海妖,原为海仙女,后被变为住在狭窄海峡一侧的怪物,袭击过往水手;另一侧是漩涡卡律布狄斯。也指该海峡中的危险礁石。

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/ˈsɪl.ə/C1formalart
  • zh希腊神话中的海妖,原为海仙女,后被变为住在狭窄海峡一侧的怪物,袭击过往水手;另一侧是漩涡卡律布狄斯。也指该海峡中的危险礁石。

A noun referring to a sea nymph from Greek mythology who was transformed into a sea monster, dwelling on one side of a narrow strait and preying on sailors attempting to avoid the whirlpool Charybdis on the opposite side.

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  1. Mythological sea monsterC1formal

    In Greek mythology, a sea nymph transformed into a six-headed monster that lived on a cliff opposite the whirlpool Charybdis, devouring sailors from passing ships.

    zh神话海怪

    • Odysseus had to navigate between Scylla and Charybdis during his journey.
    • Ancient sailors feared Scylla as much as the whirlpool on the other side.
    • The myth of Scylla warns of unavoidable dangers in life.