specter
US /ˈspek.tɚ/
UK /ˈspek.tər/
名詞
1.
幽靈, 幻影
a ghost or phantom
範例:
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The old house was rumored to be haunted by a ghostly specter.
據說那座老房子鬧鬼，有一個幽靈般的幽靈。
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A pale specter appeared in the doorway, causing everyone to gasp.
一個蒼白的幽靈出現在門口，讓所有人倒吸一口涼氣。
2.
幽靈, 威脅, 令人不安的可能性
a haunting or disturbing possibility or prospect
範例:
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The specter of war loomed over the nation.
戰爭的幽靈籠罩著這個國家。
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Despite the good news, the specter of economic recession still worried investors.
儘管有好消息，經濟衰退的幽靈仍然讓投資者擔憂。