demon
noun
ˈdiːmən
noun
1
an
evil
SPIRIT
or
force
魔鬼，邪魔
He
was
speeding
down
the
motorway
as
if
pursued
by
a
demon.
他在高速公路上飞快地行驶，就像有魔鬼在追赶他似的。
2
something
that
makes
you
anxious
and
causes
you
problems
烦恼，心魔
usually plural 一般用复数
She
struggled
with
her
husband’s
demons
of
addiction
and
alcoholism.
她和丈夫身上吸毒和酗酒的恶习作斗争。
3
someone
who
is
very
good
at
something
–
often
used
humorously
好手，高手〔常为幽默用法〕
a
demon
cook
烹饪高手
4
the demon drink 【英】
alcoholic
drink
–
often
used
humorously
含酒精的饮料〔常为幽默用法〕
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