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mythology

/mɪˈθɒlədʒi/ /mɪˈθɑlədʒi/

Meanings
noun

神话，神话体系

The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.

Examples :

"Greek mythology tells stories about gods and heroes, which are often studied in school. "
希腊神话讲述了关于神祇和英雄的故事，这些故事经常在学校里被研究学习。
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noun

神话体系，神话传说

Pervasive elements of a fictional universe that resemble a mythological universe.

Examples :

"The Star Wars universe has developed its own rich mythology, including tales of chosen ones, powerful weapons, and a constant battle between good and evil, similar to ancient Greek or Norse myths. "
《星球大战》的世界已经发展出自己丰富的神话体系，包括天选之子的故事、强大的武器，以及善与恶之间持续不断的斗争，类似于古希腊或北欧神话。
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Related Words

Illustration benefactor

benefactor noun

/ˈbɛnəˌfaktə/ /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/

恩人，捐助者，赞助人

"The school was able to build a new library thanks to a generous benefactor who donated a large sum of money. "

多亏了一位慷慨的捐助人捐赠了一大笔钱，学校才得以建造一座新的图书馆。

Illustration ancestors

ancestors noun

/ˈæn.sɛs.təz/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚz/

祖先，先辈.

"My ancestors came from Ireland during the potato famine. "

我的祖先在马铃薯饥荒时期从爱尔兰移民过来。

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

收藏，聚集，汇集

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

小行星带由聚集的尘埃、碎石和小行星构成。

Illustration fictional

fictional adjective

/ˈfɪkʃənəl/

虚构的，想象的。

"Romeo and Juliet are fictional characters."

罗密欧与朱丽叶是虚构的人物。

Illustration institution

institution noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

习俗，惯例。

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

在许多西方文化中，握手问候是一种常见的习俗。

Illustration mysterious

mysterious adjective

/mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ /məˈstɪɹi.əs/

神秘的，玄妙的。

"He received a mysterious phone call this morning."

今天早上他接到一个来历不明的神秘电话。

Illustration traditions

traditions noun

/trəˈdɪʃənz/

传统，习俗。

"Our family has many traditions, such as the special foods we eat on Thanksgiving, which differ slightly from the traditions of my cousins. "

我们家有很多传统习俗，比如感恩节吃的特别食物，这些食物的做法和我的堂兄弟姐妹家的传统略有不同。

Illustration systematic

systematic adjective

/ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/

有系统的，有条理的。

"The chef followed a systematic approach to preparing the meal, meticulously measuring ingredients and following each step of the recipe. "

这位厨师采用了一种有条理的方法来准备这顿饭，一丝不苟地测量食材并按照食谱的每一步进行操作。

Illustration concerning

concerning verb

/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/

关于，涉及。

"The upcoming school field trip concerns all the students in Grade 5. "

即将到来的学校郊游与五年级全体学生息息相关。

Illustration pervasive

pervasive adjective

/pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/

普遍的，无处不在的。

"The feeling of anxiety was pervasive throughout the school after the fire drill. "

火警演习之后，焦虑的情绪弥漫在整个学校。

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mythological adjective

/ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/

神话的，神话学的

"The teacher told us a mythological story about the Greek gods before our history lesson. "

老师在历史课之前给我们讲了一个关于希腊诸神的神话故事。

Illustration surrounding

surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

包围，围绕。

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

围绕着野餐区的那棵大橡树提供了令人欢迎的阴凉。