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kobold

/ˈkoʊbɔːld/ /ˈkoʊbəld/

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noun

地精，妖精。

(German mythology) An ambivalent, sometimes vindictive, spirit that is capable of materialising as an object or human, often a child; a sprite.

Examples :

"The old house was rumored to be haunted by a kobold, a mischievous spirit known to hide toys and move furniture when no one was looking. "

据说这座老房子里闹地精，这种爱恶作剧的妖精最喜欢在没人的时候藏玩具、搬家具。

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noun

小妖精，家精。

(German folklore) A mischievous elf or goblin, or one connected (and helpful) to a family or household.

Examples :

"The family believed the small trinkets they kept finding were gifts from a benevolent kobold living in their attic. "

这家觉得他们一直发现的小饰品，是住在阁楼里一个善良的家精送给他们的礼物。

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noun

狗头人，小妖精。

(fantasy literature) One of a diminutive and usually malevolent race of beings.

Examples :

"The adventurers cautiously entered the cave, knowing it was likely infested with kobolds, small and nasty creatures known for their traps and malicious intent. "

冒险者们小心翼翼地进入洞穴，他们知道这里很可能遍布狗头人，这些矮小且邪恶的生物以设置陷阱和恶毒的用心而闻名。

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