Halcyon
01
翠鸟, 翡翠鸟
a genus of large, brightly colored kingfishers commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania
例子
The halcyon perched silently above the river, scanning for fish.
翠鸟静静地栖息在河面上方,扫描着寻找鱼。
In Sri Lanka, the halcyon is a familiar sight along forested streams.
在斯里兰卡,翠鸟是森林溪流沿岸熟悉的景象。
02
一种在冬至期间在海上筑巢并拥有平息风暴和风的魔法能力的神话鸟, 一种在冬至时在海上筑巢并具有平息风暴和风的魔法力量的传奇鸟
a mythical bird that nests on the sea during the winter solstice and possesses the magical ability to calm storms and winds
例子
Sailors prayed for halcyon days, hoping the mythical bird would still the raging sea.
水手们祈祷翡翠鸟的日子,希望这只神话中的鸟能平息汹涌的大海。
Ancient poets described the halcyon's nest floating peacefully on the ocean waves.
古代诗人描述了翠鸟的巢穴平静地漂浮在海洋波浪上。
03
阿尔库俄涅, 哈尔库俄涅
a woman who, after tragedy, was transformed into a kingfisher by the gods in Greek mythology, symbolizing love and peace
例子
Halcyon's myth tells of her devotion to her husband, Ceyx, even after his death.
哈尔库俄涅的神话讲述了她对丈夫刻宇克斯的忠诚,即使在他死后也是如此。
The gods, moved by Halcyon's grief, turned her into a kingfisher to reunite her with Ceyx.
众神被哈尔库俄涅的悲伤所感动,将她变成了一只翠鸟,让她与刻宇克斯重聚。



























