fem. proper name, from Greek daphne "laurel, bay tree;" in mythology the name of a nymph, daughter of the river Peneus, metamorphosed into a laurel by Gaia to save her from being ravished as she was pursued by Apollo.
双语例句
1. "I wish I had a little brother," said Daphne wistfully.
“我希望有个小弟弟。”达夫妮伤感地说。
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2. She is currently writing a sequel to Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca"
她现在正在续写达夫妮·杜穆里埃的小说《蝴蝶梦》。
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3. Daphne Farlow, at forty-five, still looked and spoke like an overgrown schoolgirl.
45岁的达芙妮·法洛外貌言谈都还像个稚气未脱的小女生。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Daphne and Michael thought highly of the school.
达夫妮和迈克尔对那所学校评价很高。
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5. "I like this dress," she said. "Keep it. You can have it," said Daphne.
