myths

英 [mɪθs]

美 [mɪθs]

n.  神话; 神话故事; 虚构的东西; 荒诞的说法; 不真实的事
myth的复数

柯林斯词典

• N-VAR 神话
  Amythis a well-known story which was made up in the past to explain natural events or to justify religious beliefs or social customs.
  1. There is a famous Greek myth in which Icarus flew too near to the Sun.
     有一个著名的希腊神话，讲的是伊卡洛斯飞得离太阳过近的故事。
  2. ...the world of magic and of myth.
     魔法和神话的世界
• N-VAR 错误的看法（或认识）；编造的话;谎言
  If you describe a belief or explanation as amyth, you mean that many people believe it but it is actually untrue.
  1. Contrary to the popular myth, women are not reckless spendthrifts.
     和人们的普遍观念恰恰相反，女性并不是胡乱挥霍者。

双语例句

• The myths and traditions of India abound with references.
  印度神话和传统充满了参考价值。
• Many teenagers still believe myths about sex and pregnancy.
  许多青少年仍然相信关于性和怀孕的误传。
• Anything to do with old myths and legends fascinated her.
  任何与古代神话和传奇有关的事情都会强烈吸引她。
• This outbreak of defensiveness embodies one paradox and several myths.
  排外行动的爆发，体现了一个矛盾和几个“神话”。
• So we've contrived various justifications that turn out to be half-truths, prejudices or myths.
  所以我们发明了很多自认为有理的辩护，这些辩护成了半真半假的陈词、偏见和荒诞的说法。
• Since ancient times caves were cloaked in myths, legends, and misconceptions.
  自古以来，在神话、传奇与误解中，洞穴便是隐匿之所。
• I was fondling the Greek myths.
  而我是在爱抚希腊神话。
• They drew the material of their plays chiefly from myths and legends.
  他们主要从神话传说中提取剧本的素材。
• They tell myths and legends about love.
  人们讲述关于爱情的神话和传说。
• Historian Michael Beschloss debunks a few myths.
  历史学家迈克尔·贝施洛斯破除了几个不实传言。