| 单词 | elf |
| 释义 | elf (once / 6393 pages) n An elf is a mythological creature that's said to be tiny, magical, and a little mischievous. Elves are not just known for giving Santa a hand. In fact, ancient Anglo-Saxon medical books ascribed some illnesses to elves. Old English texts often blamed elves for sharp pains and mental disturbances — they were said to cause illness with sharp weapons, such as arrows. The folklore and myths of Scotland, Iceland, and Germany are particularly famous for the inclusion of elves. An elf's tiny size has also led to the use of elfin or elf-like to describe a small person's features: "His little elfin nose was so cute." WORD FAMILYelf: elfish, elflike, elfs+/elfish: elfishly USAGE EXAMPLESSanta, Fitch admits, is supposed to be an elf. Washington Times(Dec 29, 2016) People were calling him the “mountain elf,” he said, because of his beard. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) Under #MuslimChristmas on Instagram, one woman incorporated her hijab into an elf costume, with a caption proclaiming herself “Santa’s first Muslim helper.” Seattle Times(Dec 24, 2016) n (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous Syn|Hypo|Hyper brownie, gremlin, hob, imp, pixie, pixy leprechaun a mischievous elf in Irish folklore sandmanan elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy faerie, faery, fairy, fay, sprite a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers ELF (once / 251475 pages) n WORD FAMILY ELF: ELFS USAGE EXAMPLESWhile tickets are not needed, donations to Operation ELF, which assists Connecticut military families, will be accepted. Washington Times(Nov 24, 2016) The campaign, called Operation ELF for embracing lonely families is in its 15th year. Washington Times(Nov 06, 2016) The ELF can travel 30 mph while being run by solar power and can go 30 miles without the rider pedaling. Washington Times(May 02, 2015) n below 3 kilohertz Syn|Hyper extremely low frequency radio frequency an electromagnetic wave frequency between audio and infrared |
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