lion
英 ['laɪən]
美['laɪən]
- n. 狮子；名人；勇猛的人；社交场合的名流
- n. (Lion)人名；(西、葡)利昂；(德、法、意、捷、瑞典)利翁；(英)莱昂
词态变化
复数: lions;
中文词源
lion 狮子
来自拉丁语leo,狮子。
英英释意
- 1. large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
- 2. a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
英文词源
- lion
- lion: [13] The word for ‘lion’ in virtually all modern European languages goes back to Greek léōn, which was presumably borrowed from some non-Indo-European source. From it came Latin lēo, which Old English took over as lēo. The modern English form lion was introduced in the 13th century via Anglo-French liun. Related forms include French lion, Italian leone, Spanish león, Romanian leu. German löwe, Dutch leeuw, Swedish lejon, Danish løve, Russian lev, and Welsh llew. The -leon of chameleon represents Greek léōn.
=> chameleon - lion (n.)
- late 12c., from Old French lion "lion," figuratively "hero," from Latin leonem (nominative leo) "lion; the constellation leo," from Greek leon (genitive leontos), from a non-Indo-European language, perhaps Semitic (compare Hebrew labhi "lion," plural lebaim; Egyptian labai, lawai "lioness").
A general Germanic borrowing from Latin (compare Old English leo, Anglian lea; Old Frisian lawa; Middle Dutch leuwe, Dutch leeuw; Old High German lewo, German Löwe); it is found in most European languages, often via Germanic (Old Church Slavonic livu, Polish lew, Czech lev, Old Irish leon, Welsh llew). Used figuratively from c. 1200 in an approving sense, "one who is fiercely brave," and a disapproving one, "tyrannical leader, greedy devourer." Lion's share "the greatest portion" is attested from 1701.
考试真题
- While this makes a lot of sense, it results in many lion deaths that otherwise would have been unnecessary.
2018年12月六级真题（第一套）阅读 Section A
- A typical lion tamer in people's mind is an entertainer holding a whip at a chair.
2014年高考英语全国卷1 阅读理解 阅读C 原文
- Better still, let's meet in the Red Lion Bar to have a nice little talk.
2019年高考英语浙江卷 听力 原文
- In what sense are people similar to a lion facing a chair?
2014年高考英语全国卷1 阅读理解 阅读C 题设
- When a lion tamer holds a chair n front of the lion's face, the lion tries to focus on all four legs of the chair at the same time.
2014年高考英语全国卷1 阅读理解 阅读C 原文
- When faced with so many options, the lion chooses to freeze and wait instead of attacking the man holding the chair.
2014年高考英语全国卷1 阅读理解 阅读C 原文
- With its focus divided, the lion becomes confused and is unsure about what to do next.
2014年高考英语全国卷1 阅读理解 阅读C 原文
词组搭配
the lion's den
a demanding, intimidating, or unpleasant place or situation
险境；令人为难的境地，尴尬境地
he marched reluctantly into the lion's den to address the charity gala.
他硬着头皮在慈善活动特别演出会这个尴尬场合上致辞。
the lion's share
the largest part of something
最大的一份
throw someone to the lions
cause someone to be in an extremely dangerous or unpleasant situation
送…入虎口
lion's share
The greatest or best part.
最大或最好的部分
实用场景例句
- Be not he a farmer?
- (难道)他不是农民 吗 ?
期刊摘选
- The lion was roaring triumphantly.
- 狮子正在发出胜利的吼叫.
《简明英汉词典》
- A lion at home, a mouse abroad.
- 在家是狮子, 出门成老鼠.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
- [谚]三月天来如猛狮,去如绵羊.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- A small lion was cubbed in the zoo.
- 一只幼狮在动物园出生了.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The lion fought to protect her young.
- 那头狮子为了保护其幼狮而进行搏斗.
《简明英汉词典》
- The hunter was mauled by a lion and badly hurt.
- 猎人被狮子抓伤,伤势很重.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- The hunter was mauled by a lion.
- 这名猎人被一头狮子撕裂了皮肉.
《简明英汉词典》
- Among the carnivorous animals are the leopard, lion, and tiger.
- 食肉动物中有豹子 、 狮子和老虎.
《简明英汉词典》
- Though thy enemy seem a mouse, yet watch him like a lion.
- 敌人即使像老鼠, 也要当作狮子防.
《简明英汉词典》
- The lion stood at bay.
- 那狮子已经被围困.
《简明英汉词典》
- How many offspring does a lion usually have?
- 一只狮子通常能生多少小狮子?
《简明英汉词典》
- The lion evaded the hunter.
- 那狮子躲开了猎人.
《简明英汉词典》
- Is it possible to cross a tiger with a lion?
- 能不能让老虎和狮子交配?
《简明英汉词典》
- The lion paced the floor of its cage.
- 那头狮子在笼子里走来走去.
《简明英汉词典》
- A barking dog is better than a sleeping lion.
- 犬吠不咬人,狮睡须提防.
《简明英汉词典》
- She was frightened by the roars of a lion.
- 她被狮子的吼叫声吓呆了.
《简明英汉词典》
- Who dares to answer back when he roars like a lion?
- 当他像狮子般地咆哮时,谁敢和他顶嘴?
《简明英汉词典》
- Lion cubs depend on their mother to feed them.
- 狮子的幼仔依靠母狮喂养.
《简明英汉词典》
- The lion tossed his mane.
- 那头雄狮抖动鬃毛.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- A wounded lion can be fierce.
- 受伤的狮子会变得很凶猛.
《简明英汉词典》
- The deer fell a prey to the lion.
- 鹿被狮子捕食了.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- He captured a lion unaided by anyone.
- 他只身捕获一头狮子.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The lion is king of the jungle.
- 狮子是丛林之王.
《简明英汉词典》
- A cornered cat becomes as fierce as a lion.
- 走投无路的猫会变得和狮子一样凶猛.
《简明英汉词典》
- The lion crouched ready to pounce.
- 狮子蹲下身，准备猛扑。
《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
- We heard a lion roar.
- 我们听见了狮子的吼声。
《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
- The lion roared once, and sprang.
- 狮子大吼一声，跳了起来。
柯林斯例句
- Historians looked to artists' representations of the lion to piece together a picture of how the lion once looked.
- 历史学家寄希望于艺术家对这位名人的描绘，以完整呈现他从前的模样。
柯林斯例句