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kobolds

/ˈkoʊbɔldz/ /ˈkoʊbəldz/

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noun

小妖精，地精， Kobold (科波德).

(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 said to be haunted by kobolds, mischievous spirits known to hide objects and play tricks on the unsuspecting residents. "

据说这栋老房子闹鬼，住着一些科波德小妖精，它们是喜欢藏东西和捉弄毫无防备的住户的调皮鬼。

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noun

地精，小妖精

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

Examples :

"The family believed the kobolds in their attic were responsible for fixing small household problems like flickering lights. "

这家人家相信，阁楼里的小妖精会帮他们解决一些小问题，比如修理闪烁的灯泡。

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noun

狗头人，地精。

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

Examples :

"The group of kobolds, small and snarling, guarded the entrance to their dark cave. "

那群狗头人，身材矮小而且龇牙咧嘴，守卫着他们黑暗洞穴的入口。

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