myth

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Definitions

n.

A traditional story about gods, heroes, or the origins of the world; a widely held but false belief.

神话;虚构的事物,错误的观念

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
mythother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.ancient myth古代神话
  • 2.creation myth创造神话

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The Greek myth of Prometheus tells the story of stealing fire for humanity.

  • 2.

    Many cultures have creation myths explaining how the world began and formed.

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