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bunyip

/buhn-yip/US // ˈbʌn yɪp //UK // (ˈbʌnjɪp) //

包子,包子铺,馒头,包子哥

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a mythical creature of Aboriginal legend said to inhabit water and watercourses.
    • : an impostor.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : counterfeit; phony.

Examples

  • “It is reckoned the residence of the water-cow,” a monster like the Australian bunyip.

  • “Dat big bunyip beat um gin,” whispered Jimmy, with a curious awe-stricken look in his countenance.

  • “Take away bunyip dog; take um way or Jimmy killum,” cried the black.

  • “Dat big bunyip,” said a voice that made us start, for Jimmy had come up from the dark camp unperceived.

  • “Big water bunyip glad get black fellow,” he said, as loudly as he could, and with a scornful look at us.