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water sprite

/ˈwɔːtər spraɪt/

翻译: 指神话中的水生精灵或水灵,常被描绘成栖息在河流、湖泊或溪流中的顽皮或淘气的生物。也可指水蕨属(Ceratopteris)的一些水生植物,常用于水族箱中。

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/ˈwɔːtər spraɪt/C1formal
  • zh指神话中的水生精灵或水灵,常被描绘成栖息在河流、湖泊或溪流中的顽皮或淘气的生物。也可指水蕨属(Ceratopteris)的一些水生植物,常用于水族箱中。

A term referring to a mythical aquatic creature or spirit, often depicted as a playful or mischievous being inhabiting rivers, lakes, or streams. It can also refer to certain aquatic plants in the genus Ceratopteris, commonly used in aquariums.

  1. Mythological creatureB2formal

    A supernatural being or spirit associated with water, often depicted as a playful or mischievous entity living in rivers, lakes, or streams.

    zh水精灵

    • In folklore, a water sprite is said to lure travelers to the water's edge.
    • The old tale tells of a water sprite that guards the hidden treasure in the lake.
    • Children were warned not to swim alone, lest a water sprite pull them under.
  2. B2formal

    A common name for various types of aquatic plants, especially those that grow submerged or floating in water, such as Ceratopteris species.

    zh水蕨

    • Water sprite is a popular plant for freshwater aquariums.
    • The pond was filled with lush water sprite and other aquatic vegetation.
    • Water sprite provides excellent cover for small fish in a tank.