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词汇 moloch
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moloch1

nounˈməʊlɒk
  • A harmless spiny lizard of grotesque appearance which feeds chiefly on ants, found in arid inland Australia.

    魔蜥。亦称MOUNTAIN DEVIL,THORNY DEVIL

    Moloch horridus, family Agamidae

    Also called mountain devil, thorny devil

Origin

From Moloch.

Moloch2

proper nounˈməʊlɒk
  • 1A Canaanite idol to whom children were sacrificed.

    1. 1.1as noun a Moloch A person or thing to which extreme or terrible sacrifices are made.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The spelling reform is a Moloch in the days of empty coffers, which will cost everyone a huge amount.
      • There is no excuse for any parent who would knowingly sacrifice his son or daughter to the fires of this Moloch, no excuse for wittingly allowing a child to remain within the system for one day longer than necessary!

Origin

Via late Latin from Greek Molokh, from Hebrew mōleḵ.

moloch1

noun
  • A harmless spiny lizard of grotesque appearance which feeds chiefly on ants, found in arid inland Australia.

    魔蜥。亦称MOUNTAIN DEVIL,THORNY DEVIL

    Moloch horridus, family Agamidae

Origin

From Moloch.

Moloch2

proper noun
  • 1A Canaanite idol to whom children were sacrificed.

    1. 1.1as noun a Moloch A person or thing to which extreme or terrible sacrifices are made.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The spelling reform is a Moloch in the days of empty coffers, which will cost everyone a huge amount.
      • There is no excuse for any parent who would knowingly sacrifice his son or daughter to the fires of this Moloch, no excuse for wittingly allowing a child to remain within the system for one day longer than necessary!

Origin

Via late Latin from Greek Molokh, from Hebrew mōleḵ.

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