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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

myth

英  [mɪθ]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • myths

    1. [C, U 有变体名词] 神话

    A myth is a well-known story which was made up in the past to explain natural events or to justify religious beliefs or social customs.

    双语例句

    例：

    There is a famous Greek myth in which Icarus flew too near to the Sun.

    一个著名的希腊神话中说，伊卡洛斯飞得离太阳太近了。

    2. [C, U 有变体名词] 谬见

    If you describe a belief or explanation as a myth, you mean that many people believe it but it is actually untrue.

    近义词

    fallacy

    双语例句

    例：

    Contrary to the popular myth, women are not reckless spendthrifts.

    与盛行的谬见相反，女人们并非挥霍无度。

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