| 单词 | chthonic |
| 释义 | chthonic (once / 295483 pages) adj Something chthonic dwells beneath the earth. This word usually refers to mythological creatures, but you could also refer to your creepy basement as chthonic. Ever heard about the mole men who live underneath the ground in tunnels? Or the mutants who live in the sewers? Or even the Fraggles? Of course, those critters are imaginary, but they're examples of chthonic creatures: beings who live under the surface of the earth. Chthonic beasts are more likely to be demons than angels, so this adjective has a hellish aspect. Many myths feature chthonic creatures. WORD FAMILYchthonic USAGE EXAMPLESChthonic's music often focuses on Taiwan's identity, with graphic music videos such as 2013 hit 'Supreme Pain for the Tyrant'. Reuters(Jun 17, 2016) Besides geopolitics, Chthonic has sung about Taiwan's tribal minorities, and Lim served four years as chairman of Amnesty International's Taiwan chapter. Los Angeles Times(Jan 15, 2016) If only these revelations of dark wizardry surging through the veins of American military power were enlivened with more dazzling scenes of chthonic intrigue. Washington Post(Jul 21, 2015) adj dwelling beneath the surface of the earth Syn chthonian, nether infernal being of the underworld |
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