myth

中英词典：myth

形容词

1. mythic /ˈmɪθɪk/：神话的，神话般的

2. mythical /ˈmɪθɪkəl/：神话的，虚构的

名词

1. myth /mɪθ/：神话

2. legend /ˈlɛdʒənd/：传说

3. fable /ˈfeɪbəl/：寓言

4. folklore /ˈfoʊklɔr/：民间传说

词语辨析

1. myth与legend：两者都指传统的故事，但myth更强调与神话相关，而legend更侧重于英雄传说。

2. myth与fable：两者都是关于超自然现象的故事，但myth是宗教或神话的一部分，而fable是以教训为目的的寓言。

词汇扩充

mythology /mɪθˈɑlədʒi/：神话学

mythological /ˌmɪθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/：神话的

mythologize /ˈmɪθəˌlɑdʒaɪz/：将...神话化

mythopoeic /ˌmɪθəˈpiɪk/：神话创造的

近义词

1. story /ˈstɔri/：故事

2. tale /teɪl/：故事

3. narrative /ˈnærətɪv/：叙事

反义词

1. reality /riˈæləti/：现实

2. fact /fækt/：事实

柯林斯词典

myth (noun): 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.

例句：In Greek myth, Apollo was the god of light.

牛津词典

myth (noun): A traditional story, especially one which explains the early history of a group of people or some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving gods or supernatural beings.

例句：The ancient Greeks believed in many myths about gods and heroes.

用法

1. It is just a myth that cats always land on their feet.

2. The legend of King Arthur has been passed down through generations.

3. Aesop's fables often teach moral lessons through animal characters.

相关例句

1. Mythology is the study of myths and legends.（神话学是研究神话和传说的学科。）
2. Many cultures have their own creation myths.（许多文化都有自己的创世神话。）
3. According to myth, the gods lived on Mount Olympus.（根据神话，众神居住在奥林匹斯山上。）
4. She believes that the Loch Ness Monster is just a myth.（她认为尼斯湖水怪只是一个神话。）
5. These ancient myths have been passed down for centuries.（这些古老的神话已传承数百年。）
6. The mythological creatures in the story captivated the readers.（故事中的神话生物吸引了读者。）
7. He enjoys reading fables and learning the morals they convey.（他喜欢阅读寓言并学习它们传达的道德。）
8. The folklore of this region is rich in tales of ghosts and spirits.（这个地区的民间传说中有许多关于鬼魂和精灵的故事。）
9. Don't believe everything you hear – some stories are just myths.（不要相信你听到的一切 - 有些故事只是神话。）
10. He is known for his ability to mythologize even the most mundane events.（他以将最平凡的事件神话化而闻名。）
11. The ancient Egyptians had a mythopoeic culture, with gods and goddesses intertwined with daily life.（古埃及人有着神话创造性的文化，众神与日常生活交织在一起。）
12. The story of Cinderella has become a beloved myth across cultures.（灰姑娘的故事已经成为跨越文化的受人喜爱的神话。）
13. The children were captivated by the teacher's mythic storytelling.（孩子们被老师的神话故事吸引住了。）
14. As a writer, she draws inspiration from ancient myths and legends.（作为一名作家，她从古老的神话和传说中汲取灵感。）
15. The myth of Pandora's box warns of the consequences of curiosity.（潘多拉之盒的神话警示人们好奇心的后果。）
16. The mythological characters in this novel come alive on the pages.（这本小说中的神话人物在纸上栩栩如生。）
17. The legend of Robin Hood has been retold in countless books and movies.（罗宾汉的传说在无数本书和电影中被重新讲述。）
18. Many traditional myths were used to explain natural phenomena.（许多传统神话被用来解释自然现象。）
19. The folklore of Ireland is filled with stories of fairies and leprechauns.（爱尔兰的民间传说中充满了关于仙女和小矮人的故事。）
20. The myth of Atlantis tells the story of a lost civilization beneath the sea.（亚特兰蒂斯的神话讲述了一个失落在海底的文明的故事。）
21. According to Greek mythology, Zeus was the king of the gods.（根据希腊神话，宙斯是众神之王。）