lion

IPA/ˈlaɪən/
KK[lˈaɪən]IPA/ˈlaɪən/

lion — 名詞

  • lionsingular
  • lionsplural

1. A very large wild cat with short yellow-brown fur. Male lions grow a thick mane

1.名詞A2
釋義

獅子

一種大型貓科動物，雄獅有鬃毛

A very large wild cat with short yellow-brown fur. Male lions grow a thick mane of hair around the neck and head. They live in groups called prides and are found mainly in Africa, with a small population living in India.

例句

Talia spotted a pride of lions resting under an acacia tree during the safari.

Talia 在薩伐旅時看到一群獅子在一棵金合歡樹下休息。

collocation: pride of lions

The lion let out a deep roar that echoed across the valley at dawn.

那頭獅子發出一聲低沉的吼叫，在黎明時分響徹整座山谷。

常見搭配
  • cub
  • pride
  • mane
  • roar
  • den
  • hunt
  • sleep
  • growl
  • pounce
  • male
  • female
  • young
  • old
  • wild
  • African

文法句型

a/the lion

lions (plural)

pride of lions

用法筆記

Lions are the only cats that live in organized social groups called prides. A pride typically includes several related females, their cubs, and a small number of adult males.

常見錯誤

I saw a lion in India last week.
I saw a lion in a wildlife park in India last week.
Wild lions today are almost entirely found in Africa; the small Indian population lives only in the Gir Forest.

2. A person widely admired for their fame, success, or influence in a particular ar

2.名詞B2
釋義

要人；名家

在某領域極具影響力或名望的人

A person widely admired for their fame, success, or influence in a particular area of work or society — for example, a lion of the art world or a literary lion whose novels have won major prizes.

例句

After winning the Booker Prize, Jenna became a lion of the literary world.

Jenna 贏得布克獎後，成了文學界的重要人物。

pattern: a lion of [field]

Darius was treated like a lion wherever he went in the business community.

Darius 在商界無論走到哪裡都受到名人的待遇。

常見搭配
  • field
  • world
  • community
  • movement
  • industry
  • become
  • remain
  • be considered
  • literary
  • cultural
  • business
  • political
同義詞
  • giant

    Emphasizes huge influence and lasting impact; more informal than 'lion' — 'a giant of modern architecture'

  • icon

    Suggests symbolic importance and broad cultural recognition — 'a fashion icon'

  • legend

    More informal and suggests an almost mythic status — 'a living legend in jazz music'

  • celebrity

    Focuses on fame from media attention rather than respected achievement — 'a Hollywood celebrity'

反義詞
  • nobody

    Informal term for an unimportant person — 'She went from a nobody to a lion of the industry.'

文法句型

a lion of [field]

the lion of [group]

用法筆記

Frequently used in the construction 'a lion of [field/domain]' (e.g. 'a lion of the opera', 'a literary lion'). This sense does NOT mean a brave person — to describe courage, use phrases like 'as brave as a lion' or 'lion-hearted'.

常見錯誤

She fought like a lion in the final match.
She is a lion of the tennis world, with three Grand Slam titles.
The figurative sense of 'lion' on its own means a person of importance and success, not someone who fights bravely.
慣用語

the lion's share

idiom

The greater part of something that is divided among several people, leaving a much smaller amount for the others.

最大的一份

The oldest daughter received the lion's share of their grandmother's estate.

Our department does the lion's share of the work but gets very little credit for it.

the lion's den

idiom

A difficult or threatening place or situation where you have to face people who are hostile, critical, or likely to attack your ideas.

龍潭虎穴；危險處境

Walking into that shareholder meeting felt like stepping into the lion's den.

The young lawyer knew she was entering the lion's den when she argued against the senior partners.

beard the lion in his den

idiom

To confront a powerful or influential person directly in their own territory, especially to challenge their authority or to demand something.

在對方地盤與之對峙

Samir decided to beard the lion in his den and visit the CEO at his own office.

The journalist bearded the lion in his den by requesting a one-on-one meeting with the minister.

the lion’s den

idiom

A dangerous or uncomfortable situation where you must deal with people who are hostile or critical.

龍潭虎穴

Maya walked into the lion’s den to present her unpopular idea.

Did you really go into the lion’s den and argue with the board?

the lion’s share (of something)

idiom

The largest or most important part of something that is divided among several people.

最大份額

Sara got the lion’s share of the inheritance from her grandmother.

Who usually takes the lion’s share of the credit for team projects?

to beard the lion in his den

idiom

To confront a powerful or important person directly in their own territory.

太歲頭上動土

Diego decided to beard the lion in his den and ask for a raise.

She bearded the lion in his den by complaining to the CEO personally.

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