phoenix

IPA/ˈfiː.nɪks/
KK[fˈinɪks]IPA/ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix — 名詞

  • 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

鳳凰

浴火重生的神話鳥

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.

在那幅壁畫裡，一隻鳳凰從寺廟後方明亮的橘色灰燼中升起。

classic image: rise from ashes

Nellie chose a phoenix for the cover of her fantasy novel.

Nellie 選了一隻鳳凰當她那本奇幻小說的封面圖案。

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.