| 单词 | satyr |
| 释义 | satyr (once / 3285 pages) n In classical mythology, satyrs were companions to Pan, a fertility god, and Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy. As you might guess, satyrs were not known for their mild-mannered ways: Like their patrons, they were excessively fond of women, drink, and song. In Greek art, the satyr was depicted as a man with the ears and tail of a horse. Roman artists emphasized this creature's relationship to the goat-god Pan by giving the satyr a goat's ears, horns, and haunches. In both cases, the satyr's animal aspect symbolized his immoderate appetites. This noun can also be used metaphorically for a man whose sexual desire is stronger than his sense of decency. WORD FAMILYsatyr: satyric, satyrical, satyrs+/satyric: satyrically USAGE EXAMPLESIt’s a satyr who lived in the woods. The Guardian(Oct 19, 2016) The groupings mix female nudes, winged angels, satyrs, muscled heroes; the effect is both sensual and entirely captivating. New York Times(Sep 27, 2016) Out of the trees wild people stepped forth, gods and goddesses of the wood; with them came Fauns and Satyrs and Dwarfs. C. S. Lewis, The Magician's Nephew(1955) 1n one of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns Syn|Exp|Hyper forest god Silenus the chief satyr in the service of Bacchus; father of Dionysus; usually depicted as drunk and jolly and riding a donkey Greek deity a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks 2n man with strong sexual desires Syn|Hyper lech, lecher, letch degenerate, deviant, deviate, pervert a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior |
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