ghost
/ɡəʊst/ · /ɡoʊst/
CEFR level B1Topic ArtsWord #2944 in the learning path
鬼魂；幽灵
Definitions
n. The spirit of a dead person, imagined as appearing alive.
鬼魂；幽灵
n. A very slight trace of a feeling, expression, or quality.
一丝；隐约的痕迹
Example
My little cousin dressed as a ghost for the party.
我的小表弟打扮成幽灵去参加派对。
Local ghost stories can attract tourists while revealing how communities interpret their history and cultural traditions.
当地的鬼故事可以吸引游客，也能反映社区如何理解自身历史与文化传统。
Collocations
- a ghost story
- a ghost town
- a ghost of a smile
- see a ghost
Word family
- ghostly (adj.)
Synonyms
- spirit
- apparition
Usage tip
a ghost of a smile指一丝若有若无的笑。
FAQ
- What does ghost mean?
- The spirit of a dead person, imagined as appearing alive. A very slight trace of a feeling, expression, or quality.
- How is ghost pronounced?
- UK /ɡəʊst/, US /ɡoʊst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
