사람이나 동물의 머리와 사자의 몸을 가진 고대 이집트의 석상
An ancient Egyptian stone figure with a lion's body and a human or animal head, most notably the Great Sphinx of Giza.
예문:
"The Great Sphinx of Giza stands as a silent guardian over the ancient pyramids."
"Archaeologists discovered several smaller sphinxes lining the path to the temple."
여자의 머리, 사자의 몸, 독수리의 날개를 가진 그리스 신화 속의 괴물
A winged monster in Greek mythology with a woman's head and a lion's body, known for killing those who could not solve its riddle.
예문:
"Oedipus was the only one clever enough to solve the riddle of the Sphinx."
"In the myth, the Sphinx threw herself from a cliff after her secret was revealed."
속을 알 수 없는 수수께끼 같은 사람
A person who is mysterious, inscrutable, or difficult to understand.
예문:
"He maintained the expression of a sphinx, giving no hint of his true feelings during the negotiation."
"The reclusive author remained a sphinx to the public for over forty years."
박각시과에 속하는 크고 몸집이 단단한 나방
A type of large, heavy-bodied moth, also known as a hawkmoth.
예문:
"The sphinx moth is often mistaken for a hummingbird because of its hovering flight pattern."
"We observed a beautiful sphinx resting on the garden wall at dusk."