naiad
US /ˈnaɪ.æd/
UK /ˈnaɪ.æd/
名词
1.
水仙女, 水泽仙女
a water nymph in Greek and Roman mythology
示例:
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The ancient Greeks believed that each spring and river had its own protecting naiad.
古希腊人相信每个泉水和河流都有自己的守护水仙女。
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The poet described the graceful movements of the naiad in the crystal-clear stream.
诗人描绘了水仙女在清澈溪流中优美的动作。
2.
水蠆, 蜻蜓幼虫
the aquatic larva of a dragonfly or damselfly
示例:
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The biologist observed the naiad clinging to a submerged plant stem.
生物学家观察到水蠆附着在水下植物茎上。
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The pond was teeming with various aquatic insects, including several dragonfly naiads.
池塘里充满了各种水生昆虫，包括几只蜻蜓水蠆。