lion

lion
noun

a large tawny-coloured cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and NW India. The male has a flowing shaggy mane and takes little part in hunting, which is done cooperatively by the females
狮子
Panthera leo, family Felidae
拉丁名Panthera leo，猫科
■the lion as an emblem (e.g. of English or Scottish royalty) or as a charge in heraldry
狮子纹章（如英格兰或苏格兰王室的徽记）；纹章上的狮子标记
■(the Lion)the zodiacal sign or constellation Leo
狮子星座
■(figurative)a brave, strong, or fiercely cruel person
(喻)勇敢强壮（或残忍）的人
■(一般作 literary lion)a notable or famous author
著名作家；文坛巨擘
■(Lion)(亦作 British Lion)a member of a touring international rugby union team representing the British Isles
狮子队队员（国际英式橄榄球巡回队队员，代表不列颠群岛）
■(Lion)a member of a Lions Club
狮子俱乐部成员

常用词组
the lion's den

a demanding, intimidating, or unpleasant place or situation
险境；令人为难的境地，尴尬境地
he marched reluctantly into the lion's den to address the charity gala.
他硬着头皮在慈善活动特别演出会这个尴尬场合上致辞。

the lion's share

throw someone to the lions

派生
lion-like
adjective
语源

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French liun, from Latin leo, leon-, from Greek leōn, leont-

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