| 单词 | demon |
| 释义 | demon (diːmən ) Word forms: demons regional note: in BRIT, also use daemon 1. countable noun A demon is an evil spirit. ...a woman possessed by demons. Synonyms: evil spirit, devil, fiend, goblin 2. countable noun [usually plural] Sources of worry or conflict which trouble a person or group of people are sometimes referred to as demons. [literary] ...the demons of hatred, violence and ethnic fanaticism. 3. countable noun If you approve of someone because they are very skilled at what they do or because they do it energetically, you can say that they do it like a demon. [approval] He played like a demon. He is a demon organizer. Synonyms: wizard, master, ace [informal], addict 4. countable noun If you refer to a powerful person such as a politician as a demon, you mean that you believe they are bad and might be dangerous. [disapproval] She was a dictator and a demon. He was seen as a demon, determined to hand the country over to the reactionaries. Synonyms: monster, beast, villain, rogue Collocations: demon possession In addition, it can be harmful to assume demon possession too readily. Christianity Today I would counsel pastors against announcing that this was, in fact, demon possession. Christianity Today A biological basis has been suggested, along with demon possession. Christianity Today Indications of a negative or rebellious attitude were frequently attributed to demon possession. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Shamanic cultures also believe in demon possession and shamans perform exorcisms. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 How could anyone be sure, he argued, that there wasn't an evil demon working to distort our notion of reality? Times,Sunday Times The ambitious devotee of an evil demon, he seeks a king powerful enough to spread its worship throughout the world. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Instead of trying to save the world from an evil demon king, he joins forces with him in order to complete missions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The film's narrative centers around a family torn apart by the work of an evil demon. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His demon argument posits that all of one's experiences and thoughts might be manipulated by a very powerful and deceptive evil demon. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Are you brave enough to face the demon from the darkness? The Sun The winner will face the demon in a final battle. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And his frank, honest and positive attitude towards learning has inspired many people to face their demons. The Sun I would just have to put myself through these shattering experiences and face the demons down. Times, Sunday Times It was time for him to face his demons. The Sun But his internal demons and rampant insecurity means that he cannot help reminding them he's got a couple of rungs further up the celebrity ladder. The Sun As well as the external stuff, it came as an unpleasant surprise that my old internal demons were as lively as ever. Times, Sunday Times He struggled with internal demons in personal interactions, often leaving friends and loved ones grieving over sudden, inexplicable estrangements. Globe and Mail It requires great courage and forbearance to step onto the inner battlefield and strike down whatever internal demons stand on the way to sanctity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Here the author confronts past demons thoughtfully, even lovingly. The Times Literary Supplement However, he soon realizes he can not escape his past demons. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After facing her past demons, she finally overcomes her aphephobia and no longer reacts badly when other people touch her. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Aboard the ship, they summoned a demon in the hopes of gaining immortality. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He then starts the ritual to summon the demons. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 魔鬼 Japanese: 悪霊 |
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