英语词汇“lion”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

noun

a large, usually tawny-yellow cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa and southern Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane

any of various related large wildcats, as the cougar

a man of great strength, courage, etc

a person of great importance, influence, charm, etc., who is much admired as a celebrity

a literary lion

the lion as the national emblem of Great Britain

6. (cap) Astronomy & Astrology

the constellation or sign of Leo

7. (cap)

a member of any one of the internationally affiliated service clubs (International Association of Lions Clubs) founded in 1917 and dedicated to promoting responsible citizenship, sound government, and community, national, and international welfare

8. (in numismatics)

a silver, Anglo-Gallic denier, issued during the reign of Henry III, bearing the figure of a lion

a gold coin of Scotland, issued c.1400–1589, bearing the figure of a lion

any of various other coins bearing the figure of a lion

d. hardhead2

9. Brit

an object of interest or note

10. See beard the lion in its den

11. See twist the lion's tail

单词	lion
释义	Trends of lion View usage for: lion (laɪən) Word forms: plural lions countable noun A lion is a large wild member of the cat family that is found in Africa. Lions have yellowish fur, and male lions have long hair on their head and neck. More Synonyms of lion lion in British English (ˈlaɪən) noun 1. a large gregarious predatory feline mammal, Panthera leo, of open country in parts of Africa and India, having a tawny yellow coat and, in the male, a shaggy mane ▶ Related adjective: leonine 2. a conventionalized lion, the principal beast used as an emblem in heraldry. It has become the national emblem of Great Britain 3. a courageous, strong, or bellicose person 4. a celebrity or idol who attracts much publicity and a large following 5. beard the lion in his den 6. the lion's share Word origin Old English līo, lēo (Middle English lioun, from Anglo-French liun), both from Latin leo, Greek leōn Lion in British English (ˈlaɪən) noun the Lion lion in American English (ˈlaiən) noun 1. a large, usually tawny-yellow cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa and southern Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane 2. any of various related large wildcats, as the cougar 3. a man of great strength, courage, etc 4. a person of great importance, influence, charm, etc., who is much admired as a celebrity a literary lion 5. the lion as the national emblem of Great Britain 6. (cap) Astronomy & Astrology the constellation or sign of Leo 7. (cap) a member of any one of the internationally affiliated service clubs (International Association of Lions Clubs) founded in 1917 and dedicated to promoting responsible citizenship, sound government, and community, national, and international welfare 8. (in numismatics) a. a silver, Anglo-Gallic denier, issued during the reign of Henry III, bearing the figure of a lion b. a gold coin of Scotland, issued c.1400–1589, bearing the figure of a lion c. any of various other coins bearing the figure of a lion d. hardhead2 9. Brit an object of interest or note 10. See beard the lion in its den 11. See twist the lion's tail Derived forms lionesque adjective lionlike lionly adjective Word origin [bef. 900; ME ‹ OF, var. of leon ‹ L leōn- (s. of leō) ‹ Gk léōn; r. ME, OE lēo ‹ L, as above] More idioms containing lion fight like a lion Image of lion © Eric Isselee, shutterstock Examples of 'lion' in a sentence lion All in the lion's den. The Sun (2017) Saudi Arabia is likely to shoulder the lion's share. Times, Sunday Times (2016) National Grid wants to return the lion's share of the proceeds from the sale to investors and upgrade infrastructure. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Bars around the lions den were said to have been missing and a probe has begun. The Sun (2010) The lions and tigers stayed in their wagons. Times, Sunday Times (2006) She has swum with more dolphins and sea lions than you can shake a snorkel at. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The lions hunt elephants because they have discovered that they can. Times, Sunday Times (2006) This is a book about the real wild lives of lions. Times, Sunday Times (2012) We turned quickly to witness a huge male lion dart across the track we had just crossed. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Killing wild lions for export is a violation of international conventions. Times, Sunday Times (2015) We saw prides of female and male lions. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Swimming with seals or sea lions is undoubtedly the most fun you can have with a wild animal. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The company will still pay the lion's share. The Sun (2007) Our spotter sees a pride of lion heading down the track, towards us. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They were expected to go into the lion's den and have their heads snapped off. The Sun (2013) Taxpayers are expected to pay at least the lion's share of the money. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Lions, tigers and birds of prey were lying in wait. Michael Boulter EXTINCTION: Evolution and the End of Man (2002) It was putting your head into the lion's mouth! Elizabeth Gaskell North and South (1855) Or as well as a lamb thrown into the lion's den could go. The Sun (2006) He turned up at training yesterday sporting a new hair style that looked like a lion's mane. The Sun (2006) A tiger and a lion met by a pool. Christianity Today (2000) US hunters can still import trophies if they can prove that the hunt would enhance the survival of lions in the wild. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I do cook for the family but my wife does the lion's share. Times, Sunday Times (2011) That image included an East Africa swarming with wealthy hunters after lion and elephant. Cameron, Kenneth M Into Africa - a social history of the East African Safari (1989) Instead of lions and elephants being imported from Africa, it is the performers. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Now I can understand why the Americans might want to stop people bringing lions into their country. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Word lists with lion related adjectives, female animals, baby and young animals, carnivore, fauna, heraldry In other languages lion British English: lion /ˈlaɪən/ NOUN A lion is a large wild member of the cat family that is found in Africa. Lions have yellowish fur, and male lions have long hair on their head and neck. American English: lion Arabic: أَسَدٌ Brazilian Portuguese: leão Chinese: 狮子 Croatian: lav životinja Czech: lev Danish: løve Dutch: leeuw dier European Spanish: león Finnish: leijona eläin French: lion animal German: Löwe Greek: λιοντάρι Italian: leone Japanese: ライオン Korean: 사자 동물 Norwegian: løve Polish: lew zwierzę European Portuguese: leão Romanian: leu Russian: лев Latin American Spanish: león Swedish: lejon Thai: สิงโต Turkish: aslan Ukrainian: лев Vietnamese: con sư tử Chinese translation of 'lion' lion (ˈlaɪən) n (c) 狮(獅)子 (shīzi) (头, tóu) the lion's share of sth 某物的最大一部分 (mǒuwù de zuì dà yī bùfen) 1 (noun) in the sense of hero a frail little man, but with the heart of a lion Synonyms hero the goalscoring hero of the Indian hockey team champion Kasparov became a world chess champion. fighter The Spartans were the best fighters in Ancient Greece. warrior the 13th century warrior, Genghis Khan conqueror Alexander the Great, conqueror of the known world lionheart brave person 2 (noun) in the sense of celebrity By the 1920s Kahlil Gibran was a social and literary lion. Synonyms celebrity At the age of twelve, he was already a celebrity. star Not all football stars are ill-behaved louts. superstar a Hollywood superstar idol wonder notable The notables attending included five Senators, two Supreme Court judges and three State Governors. big name all the big names in rock and pop prodigy luminary the political opinions of such luminaries as Sartre and de Beauvoir celeb (informal) megastar (informal) V.I.P. idiom See lion's share related words related adjective leonine name of female lioness name of young cub collective nouns pridetroop Additional synonyms in the sense of big name Definition a famous person all the big names in rock and pop Synonyms celebrity, star, personality, superstar, name, dignitary, luminary, bigwig (informal), celeb (informal), face (informal), big shot (informal), personage, megastar (informal), lion, V.I.P. in the sense of champion Definition a person, plant, or animal that has defeated all others in a competition Kasparov became a world chess champion. Synonyms winner, hero, victor, conqueror, title holder, warrior, nonpareil in the sense of conqueror Alexander the Great, conqueror of the known world Synonyms winner, champion, defeater, master, victor, vanquisher, conquistador, subjugator, lord Synonyms of 'lion' lion Explore 'lion' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of fighter The Spartans were the best fighters in Ancient Greece. Synonyms soldier, warrior, fighting man or woman, man-at-arms in the sense of luminary Definition an expert in a particular subject the political opinions of such luminaries as Sartre and de Beauvoir Synonyms celebrity, star, expert, somebody, lion, worthy, notable, big name, dignitary, leading light, celeb (informal), personage, megastar (informal), fundi (South Africa), V.I.P. in the sense of notable Definition a person of distinction The notables attending included five Senators, two Supreme Court judges and three State Governors. Synonyms celebrity, worthy, big name, dignitary, luminary, celeb (informal), personage, megastar (informal), notability, V.I.P. in the sense of star Definition a famous person from the sports, acting, or music professions Not all football stars are ill-behaved louts. Synonyms celebrity, big name, celeb (informal), megastar (informal), name, draw, idol, luminary, leading man or lady, lead, hero or heroine, principal, main attraction in the sense of superstar Definition an extremely popular and famous entertainer or sportsperson a Hollywood superstar Synonyms celebrity, star, big name, face (informal), name, personality, lion, dignitary, luminary, bigwig (informal), celeb (informal), big shot (informal), personage, megastar (informal), V.I.P., Sopa* in the sense of warrior Definition a person who is engaged in or experienced in war the 13th century warrior, Genghis Khan Synonyms soldier, combatant, fighter, gladiator, champion, brave, trooper, military man or woman, fighting man or woman, man-at-arms
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