| 单词 | demon |
| 释义 | demon n. 1. a an evil spirit or devil, esp. one thought to possess a person. b the personification of evil passion. 2. a malignant supernatural being; the Devil. 3. (often attrib.) a forceful, fierce, or skilful performer (a demon on the tennis court; a demon player). 4. a cruel or destructive person. 5. (also daemon) a an inner or attendant spirit; a genius (the demon of creativity). b a supernatural being in ancient Greece. Phrases and idioms demon bowler Cricket a very fast bowler. a demon for work colloq. a person who works strenuously. Etymology: ME f. med.L demon f. L daemon f. Gk daimon deity |
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