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单词 asura
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Definition of asura in English:

asura

nounˈʌsʊrəˈäso͝orə
  • A member of a class of divine beings in the Vedic period, which in Indian mythology tend to be evil and in Zoroastrianism are benevolent.

    Compare with deva
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The asuras demanded their share of the prize, but the devas reneged on their agreement, realizing that if their wicked rivals drank the nectar they would be eternally unbeatable.
    • Ever since, the victory over the asura is celebrated with customary obeisance to the Goddess Durga.
    • Nothing as gratifying as this has ever happened, they declare again and again, since the wars between the gods and the asuras.
    • Such acts invoke the asuras in dreams and visions and invite calamity in your life.
    • The asuras say that this world is unreal, with no foundation, no God in control.
 
 

Definition of asura in US English:

asura

nounˈäso͝orə
  • A member of a class of divine beings in the Vedic period, which in Indian mythology tend to be evil and in Zoroastrianism are benevolent.

    Compare with deva, Ahura Mazda
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The asuras demanded their share of the prize, but the devas reneged on their agreement, realizing that if their wicked rivals drank the nectar they would be eternally unbeatable.
    • The asuras say that this world is unreal, with no foundation, no God in control.
    • Nothing as gratifying as this has ever happened, they declare again and again, since the wars between the gods and the asuras.
    • Such acts invoke the asuras in dreams and visions and invite calamity in your life.
    • Ever since, the victory over the asura is celebrated with customary obeisance to the Goddess Durga.
 
 
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