myth
noun
UK/mɪθ/
US/mɪθ/
Definitions of myth noun
story(故事)
- B2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, often involving gods or heroes.
神話
Many cultures preserve ancient myths about their origins.
許多文化保存了關於他們起源的古老神話。
The museum houses a variety of artifacts depicting stories from Greek myths.
博物館收藏了各種描繪希臘神話故事的文物。
For many, the story of King Arthur remains a fascinating myth.
對許多人來說，亞瑟王的故事仍然是一個迷人的神話。
belief(觀念)
- C1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)disapproving(貶義)
A widely held but false belief or idea; a misconception.
廣泛流傳但錯誤的觀點或信念；沒有事實根據的說法
The study debunks the myth that coffee is bad for your health.
這項研究揭穿了咖啡對健康有害的迷思。
There are still many myths about success in society.
社會上仍然存在許多關於成功的迷思。
This theory challenges the common myth that women are not good at science.
這個理論挑戰了女性不擅長科學的普遍迷思。