sphinx

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英文释义

n. an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
n. (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon
n. one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians

中文翻译

n. 史芬克斯(希腊神话人物), 人面狮身像, 天蛾

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记忆技巧

sphinx 并没有明显的词根词缀，可以理解为一个独特的词，通常与古埃及的狮身人面像相关。

例句

1. The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most famous monuments in Egypt.
吉萨大狮身人面像是埃及最著名的纪念碑之一。
2. Many tourists take pictures in front of the Sphinx during their visit to Egypt.
许多游客在访问埃及时，会在狮身人面像前拍照。
3. The Sphinx is often associated with ancient mysteries and legends.
狮身人面像常常与古老的神秘和传说相关联。

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