unicorn

'ju:nikɔ:n

GRE

n. an imaginary creature represented as a white horse with a long horn growing from its forehead

n. 似马的独角兽
[医] 单角的

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unicorn 由前缀 uni- 和词根 corn 组成。前缀 uni- 意为“一个”，而 corn 来源于拉丁语，意为“角”。所以，unicorn 的字面意思是“一个角的动物”，即独角兽。

例句

1. The unicorn is a mythical creature with a single horn on its forehead.

独角兽是一个神话生物，额头上长着一根独角。

2. Many children love unicorns and want to have toys that look like them.

许多孩子喜欢独角兽，并希望拥有看起来像它们的玩具。

3. In stories, unicorns are often symbols of purity and magic.

在故事中，独角兽常常是纯洁和魔法的象征。