spectre
US /ˈspek.tɚ/
UK /ˈspek.tər/
名词
1.
幽灵, 鬼魂
a ghost or phantom
示例:
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The old house was rumored to be haunted by a ghostly spectre.
据说那座老房子闹鬼，有一个幽灵般的幽灵。
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A pale spectre appeared in the doorway, causing everyone to gasp.
一个苍白的幽灵出现在门口，让所有人都倒吸一口凉气。
2.
幽灵, 威胁
something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence
示例:
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The spectre of war loomed over the continent.
战争的幽灵笼罩着这片大陆。
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The company faced the spectre of bankruptcy after the economic downturn.
经济衰退后，公司面临破产的威胁。