gargoyle

'ɡɑ:ɡɔil
GRE

英文释义

n. a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
n. an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal

中文翻译

n. 滴水嘴

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gargoyle 来源于法语，词根 garg 意为“咕哝声”，与其形状和用途（排水）相关。可以联想为“咕噜咕噜流水的怪物”。

例句

1. The old cathedral had many stone gargoyles watching over the city.
这座古老的教堂有许多石制的滴水兽在俯瞰城市。
2. The children were fascinated by the scary gargoyle on the rooftop.
孩子们对屋顶上那个可怕的滴水兽很感兴趣。
3. In the movie, the gargoyle comes to life at night to protect the castle.
在电影中，滴水兽在夜间复活以保护城堡。

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