Definition of Cupid in English:

Cupid

proper nounˈkjuːpɪdˈkjupəd

Roman Mythology

1The god of love. He is represented as a naked winged boy with a bow and arrows, with which he wounds his victims.
〔罗马神话〕丘比特（爱神，有双翅、手执弓箭以射伤其目标的裸体男孩。相当于希腊神话中的EROS ）
Greek equivalent Eros
1. 1.1as noun also cupid A representation of a naked winged child, typically carrying a bow.
  （常执弓箭的）丘比特画像（或塑像）
  little cupids floated in roseate clouds
  Example sentencesExamples
  I like you together and I think of my self as cupid since I did put you two together.
  Behind the couples, a cupid brings new arrivals, while under the trees at right, other couples sing to the accompaniment of a recorder or oboe.
  A guest at a ball, in conversation, repeats the pointing gesture of the cupid in the painting behind her.
  He led her to a painting of a naked cupid and Venus.
  It's a bit rich that you're the one to play cupid when your own love life seems to be non-existent.

Phrases

play Cupid

Try to initiate a romantic relationship between two people.
are you sure you want to play Cupid with these two?
Example sentencesExamples
- They try to play cupid to bring their friends together, and in the process, they fall in love.
- He knew when Mary found out she might be furious but like he said it was time someone played cupid.
- Are you sure you want to be playing Cupid with those two?
- They would never admit to anyone that they had played Cupid, but they were satisfied knowing that the two were good together.
- It's a bit rich that you're the one to play cupid when your own love life seems to be non-existent.
- Another of her tasks is to play Cupid during the mating season.

Origin

From Latin Cupido, personification of cupido 'love, desire', from cupere 'to desire'.

Rhymes

stupid

Definition of Cupid in US English:

Cupid

proper nounˈkjupədˈkyo͞opəd

Roman Mythology

1The god of love. He is represented as a naked winged boy with a bow and arrows, with which he wounds his victims.
〔罗马神话〕丘比特（爱神，有双翅、手执弓箭以射伤其目标的裸体男孩。相当于希腊神话中的EROS ）
Greek equivalent Eros
1. 1.1 A representation of a naked winged child, typically carrying a bow.
  （常执弓箭的）丘比特画像（或塑像）
  Example sentencesExamples
  He led her to a painting of a naked cupid and Venus.
  I like you together and I think of my self as cupid since I did put you two together.
  Behind the couples, a cupid brings new arrivals, while under the trees at right, other couples sing to the accompaniment of a recorder or oboe.
  A guest at a ball, in conversation, repeats the pointing gesture of the cupid in the painting behind her.
  It's a bit rich that you're the one to play cupid when your own love life seems to be non-existent.

Phrases

play Cupid

Try to initiate a romantic relationship between two people.
are you sure you want to play Cupid with these two?
Example sentencesExamples
- He knew when Mary found out she might be furious but like he said it was time someone played cupid.
- It's a bit rich that you're the one to play cupid when your own love life seems to be non-existent.
- They would never admit to anyone that they had played Cupid, but they were satisfied knowing that the two were good together.
- Are you sure you want to be playing Cupid with those two?
- Another of her tasks is to play Cupid during the mating season.
- They try to play cupid to bring their friends together, and in the process, they fall in love.

Origin

From Latin Cupido, personification of cupido ‘love, desire’, from cupere ‘to desire’.

词汇	Cupid
释义	Definition of Cupid in English: Cupid proper nounˈkjuːpɪdˈkjupəd Roman Mythology 1The god of love. He is represented as a naked winged boy with a bow and arrows, with which he wounds his victims. 〔罗马神话〕丘比特（爱神，有双翅、手执弓箭以射伤其目标的裸体男孩。相当于希腊神话中的EROS ） Greek equivalent Eros 1.1as noun also cupid A representation of a naked winged child, typically carrying a bow. （常执弓箭的）丘比特画像（或塑像） little cupids floated in roseate clouds Example sentencesExamples I like you together and I think of my self as cupid since I did put you two together. Behind the couples, a cupid brings new arrivals, while under the trees at right, other couples sing to the accompaniment of a recorder or oboe. A guest at a ball, in conversation, repeats the pointing gesture of the cupid in the painting behind her. He led her to a painting of a naked cupid and Venus. It's a bit rich that you're the one to play cupid when your own love life seems to be non-existent. Phrases play Cupid Try to initiate a romantic relationship between two people. are you sure you want to play Cupid with these two? Example sentencesExamples They try to play cupid to bring their friends together, and in the process, they fall in love. He knew when Mary found out she might be furious but like he said it was time someone played cupid. Are you sure you want to be playing Cupid with those two? They would never admit to anyone that they had played Cupid, but they were satisfied knowing that the two were good together. It's a bit rich that you're the one to play cupid when your own love life seems to be non-existent. Another of her tasks is to play Cupid during the mating season. Origin From Latin Cupido, personification of cupido 'love, desire', from cupere 'to desire'. Rhymes stupid name.1 phr. Definition of Cupid in US English: Cupid proper nounˈkjupədˈkyo͞opəd Roman Mythology 1The god of love. He is represented as a naked winged boy with a bow and arrows, with which he wounds his victims. 〔罗马神话〕丘比特（爱神，有双翅、手执弓箭以射伤其目标的裸体男孩。相当于希腊神话中的EROS ） Greek equivalent Eros 1.1 A representation of a naked winged child, typically carrying a bow. （常执弓箭的）丘比特画像（或塑像） Example sentencesExamples He led her to a painting of a naked cupid and Venus. I like you together and I think of my self as cupid since I did put you two together. Behind the couples, a cupid brings new arrivals, while under the trees at right, other couples sing to the accompaniment of a recorder or oboe. A guest at a ball, in conversation, repeats the pointing gesture of the cupid in the painting behind her. It's a bit rich that you're the one to play cupid when your own love life seems to be non-existent. Phrases play Cupid Try to initiate a romantic relationship between two people. are you sure you want to play Cupid with these two? Example sentencesExamples He knew when Mary found out she might be furious but like he said it was time someone played cupid. It's a bit rich that you're the one to play cupid when your own love life seems to be non-existent. They would never admit to anyone that they had played Cupid, but they were satisfied knowing that the two were good together. Are you sure you want to be playing Cupid with those two? Another of her tasks is to play Cupid during the mating season. They try to play cupid to bring their friends together, and in the process, they fall in love. Origin From Latin Cupido, personification of cupido ‘love, desire’, from cupere ‘to desire’. name.1 phr.
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