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griffon

/ˈɡrɪfən/

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noun

狮鹫，格里芬。

A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.

Examples :

"The stone statue in the park depicted a powerful griffon, its eagle head held high. "

公园里的石像描绘着一只气势逼人的狮鹫，它那鹰头高高昂起。

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noun

兀鹫, 白兀鹫

A large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor, supposed to be the "eagle" of the Bible.

Examples :

"The griffin soared high above the mountain peaks, its large wings carrying it across the valley. "

那只白兀鹫在高耸的山峰之上盘旋，巨大的翅膀带着它飞越山谷。

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noun

格里芬苹果

An English variety of apple.

Examples :

"My grandfather prefers the crisp, slightly tart flavor of a Griffon apple over sweeter varieties. "

我的祖父比起更甜的品种，更喜欢格里芬苹果那种脆爽、略带酸味的口感。

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noun

刚从欧洲来的人，新到欧洲的人。

A person who has just arrived from Europe.

Examples :

"The new employee, a griffon, was still adjusting to American office culture. "

这位新员工是个刚从欧洲来的新人，还在适应美国的办公室文化。

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格里芬, 半英印混血新生。

A cadet newly arrived in British India: half English, half Indian.

Examples :

"Upon arriving at the British trading post, the young griffon felt torn between his English schooling and his Indian heritage. "

刚抵达英国贸易站，这位年轻的格里芬，半英印混血新生，感到自己在英式教育和印度传统之间左右为难。

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noun

看护，监护人。

A watchful guardian, especially a duenna in charge of a young woman.

Examples :

"The strict griffin kept a close eye on the young lady throughout her school years. "

这位严厉的看护人在小姐整个求学期间都寸步不离地照看着她。

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布鲁塞尔格里芬犬，狮鹫犬

A breed of dog usually called the Brussels Griffon, reminiscent of the legendary creature.

Examples :

"My neighbor's dog, a griffon, has a charmingly grumpy face and a small, sturdy build. "

我的邻居养的狗是只布鲁塞尔格里芬犬，它长着一张非常可爱但又有点不开心的脸，而且体格小巧结实。

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兀鹫，鹫。

A griffon vulture.

Examples :

"We saw a large griffon circling overhead, searching for food in the fields. "

我们看到一只巨大的兀鹫在头顶盘旋，在田野里寻找食物。

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