daimon
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n. (=demon)恶魔, 邪神
发音
UK
/ˈdʌɪməʊn/
其它
US
/ˈdaɪˌmoʊn/
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释义与例句
n.
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Synonym of demon, particularly as
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Synonym of demon, particularly as
A tutelary deity or spirit that watches over a person or place.
宗教 神话 哲学
词汇关系
词源
A modern romanization of Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn, “the one who divides, dispenser, tutelary deity”), intended to distinguish its ancient Greek sense from later conceptions of demons. Compare Ancient Greek Λᾰκεδαίμων (Lăkedaímōn, “Laconian dispenser”).
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