goblin

'gɒblin

n. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

n. 小妖精

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goblin 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到它与“gob”有关，意为“吞食”，暗示这种生物的贪婪本性。

例句

1. The goblin stole the treasure from the king's castle.

小精灵从国王的城堡偷走了宝藏。

2. In the story, the goblin lived under a bridge and tricked travelers.

在这个故事中，小精灵住在桥下，欺骗过路的旅人。

3. The children dressed up as goblins for the Halloween party.

孩子们为万圣节聚会打扮成小精灵。