creature
creature
noun
creature of habit
creaturely
adjective
语源
noun
- an animal, as distinct from a human being
动物（与人相对）
night sounds of birds and other creatures.
鸟类和其他动物夜间的鸣叫。
■an animal or person
生物（动物或人）
as fellow creatures on this planet, animals deserve respect.
作为共同生活在这个星球上的生物，动物应该受到尊重。
■a fictional or imaginary being, typically a frightening one
（多指可怕的）（虚构或想象中的）怪物
a creature from outer space.
来自太空的怪物。
■(archaic)anything living or existing
(古)生物；存在物；物质
dress, jewels, and other transitory creatures.
衣服、首饰和其他短暂的事物。
■[with adj.]a person of a specified kind, typically one viewed with pity, contempt, or desire
特定的人（多指让人可怜、鄙视或渴望得到的人）
you heartless creature!.
你这个没有心肝的东西！。
■a person or organization considered to be under the complete control of another
完全受他人支配的人（或组织）；受奴役的人（或组织）
the village teacher was expected to be the creature of his employer.
人们猜想这个乡村教师会受雇主奴役。
creature of habit
- a person who follows an unvarying routine
信守常规者；例行公事者
creaturely
adjective
语源
- Middle English (in the sense 'something created'): via Old French from late Latin creatura, from the verb creare (see create)
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