phoenix
IPA/ˈfiː.nɪks/
KK[fˈinɪks]IPA/ˈfiː.nɪks/
phoenix — noun
- phoenixsingular
- phoenixesplural
1. a bird from ancient myth that burns up and later begins a new life from its own
1.名詞B2
釋義
a bird from ancient myth that burns up and later begins a new life from its own ashes
例句
In the mural, a phoenix rose from bright orange ashes behind the temple.
classic image: rise from ashes
Nellie chose a phoenix for the cover of her fantasy novel.
The teacher showed a bronze phoenix carved above the palace gate.
In Vikram's story, a phoenix burned, then returned with new feathers.
同義詞
- legendary bird
close in meaning, but less specific because it does not include rebirth from ashes
- firebird
another mythical bird linked with fire; broader and not always reborn
用法筆記
Most often used in myths, symbols, and fantasy stories. In figurative writing, people compare someone or something to a phoenix when it becomes strong again after seeming completely destroyed.
常見錯誤
❌A phoenix built its nest in our garden tree.
✅A sparrow built its nest in our garden tree.
💡a phoenix is a creature from myth, not a real bird you would see outside.