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Sphinx Ancient 柯林斯2008 Sphinx / Sfiŋks /  ◙ Noun  Egyptian Stone Statue

Front sphinx
Back sphinx / sfiŋks / 
◙ noun 
(often the Sphinx)
• an ancient Egyptian stone statue of a creature with a human head and the body of a lion lying down. In ancient Greek stories the Sphinx spoke in riddles .
• 斯芬克斯,狮身人面像(古埃及石像;在希腊神话中,斯芬克斯说话惯用谜语) 

柯林斯2008

柯林斯2008

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