creature
Vocabulary Word
BritishAmerican
★★★☆☆ Moderate
Neutral
含义: A living being, especially an animal; an imaginary or strange being
生物，动物；（虚构的）怪物
criatura, ser vivo
生き物、動物；（架空の）生物
생물, 동물; (가상의) 생명체
Creature refers to any living thing, particularly animals, but can also describe imaginary beings from myths or horror stories. It's sometimes used affectionately or pityingly about a person (poor creature). 'Creature of habit' describes someone who follows the same routine. 'Creature comforts' means basic physical pleasures.
Creature指任何生物，特别是动物，但也可以描述神话或恐怖故事中的虚构生物。有时用于亲切或同情地称呼一个人（可怜的人）。'creature of habit'形容一个人遵循同样的日常习惯。'creature comforts'指基本的物质享受。
Creature se refiere a cualquier ser vivo, particularmente animales, pero también puede describir seres imaginarios de mitos o historias de terror. A veces se usa de manera afectuosa o compasiva sobre una persona (pobre criatura). «Creature of habit» describe a alguien que sigue la misma rutina. «Creature comforts» significa placeres físicos básicos.
Creatureは生き物、特に動物を指しますが、神話やホラー映画の架空の生き物を表すこともあります。人に対して愛情を込めて、または同情的に使うこともあります（かわいそうな人）。「creature of habit」は同じルーティンに従う人を表します。「creature comforts」は基本的な物質的快適さを意味します。
Creature는 모든 생물, 특히 동물을 가리키지만, 신화나 공포 이야기 속 가상의 존재를 묘사하기도 합니다. 때로는 사람에 대해 애정이나 동정을 담아 사용됩니다(poor creature). 'Creature of habit'은 같은 일과를 따르는 사람을, 'creature comforts'는 기본적인 물질적 안락함을 뜻합니다.
例句
- The forest is home to many fascinating creatures. 这片森林是许多迷人生物的家园。El bosque es hogar de muchas criaturas fascinantes.森には多くの魅力的な生き物が住んでいます。숲에는 많은 매혹적인 생물들이 살고 있습니다.
- The film features terrifying creatures from another dimension. 这部电影描绘了来自另一个维度的可怕生物。La película presenta criaturas aterradoras de otra dimensión.その映画は別次元からの恐ろしい生き物が登場します。그 영화에는 다른 차원에서 온 무서운 생명체들이 등장합니다.
- I'm a creature of habit—I have the same breakfast every day. 我是个习惯的奴隶——每天吃同样的早餐。Soy un animal de costumbres: desayuno lo mismo todos los días.私は習慣の生き物です—毎日同じ朝食を食べます。저는 습관의 동물이라서 매일 같은 아침 식사를 합니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old French 'creature', from Late Latin 'creatura' meaning 'a thing created', from Latin 'creare' (to make, produce). Originally meant any created being; the animal sense narrowed over time. Related to 'create' and 'creation'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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