Incubus



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解释

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• n. 恶梦; 梦魇般的精神压力, 负担
• ［英］ n. 恶梦 ( a nightmare) , 梦魇般的精神压力, 负担 ( burden)
• ［记］ in+cub ( 睡) +us, 原指在妇女睡觉时和妇女同眠的怪物

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural incubi; also -buses)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin incubare
• Date: 13th century
• 1. an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep; especially one that has sexual intercourse with women while they are sleeping — compare succubus
• 2. nightmare 2
• 3. one that oppresses or burdens like a nightmare

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