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myth
n
1 [C] story that originated in ancient times, esp one dealing with ideas or beliefs about the early history of a race, or giving explanations of natural events, such as the seasons 神话(尤指有关一民族早期的历史观念或信仰、 对自然现象, 如季节的解释者)
the Creation myth 创世的神话
ancient Greek myths 古希腊神话.
2 [U] such stories collectively 神话(总称)
famous in myth and legend 神话和传奇中著名的.
3 [C] thing, person, etc that is imaginary, fictitious or impossible 想像的、 虚构或不可能存在的事物、 人等
the myth of racial superiority, of a classless society, of human perfectibility 种族优越的、 无阶级社会的、 人类完美的神话
The rich uncle of whom he boasts is only a myth. 他吹嘘的那个有钱的叔叔只是个乌有翁.
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