Python
01
蟒蛇, 大蟒蛇
a large tropical snake that is non-venomous and kills its prey by squeezing it
例子
The python slithered silently through the underbrush, its muscular body undulating with graceful ease.
蟒蛇无声地滑过灌木丛，它肌肉发达的身体优雅轻松地起伏着。
With a flick of its tongue, the python tasted the air, sensing the presence of potential prey nearby.
蟒蛇用舌头轻弹，尝了尝空气，感觉到附近有潜在的猎物。
02
a dragon or serpent slain by Apollo at Delphi
例子
According to legend, Apollo killed the Python at Delphi.
The priestess of Delphi told stories of the Python.
03
a prophetic spirit or person believed to be inspired or possessed by such a spirit
例子
The oracle was considered a python, delivering messages from the gods.
In ancient Greece, a python could enter a trance to prophesy.
