주로 문학적 표현에서 쓰이는 크고 긴 뱀
a large snake, especially one used in a literary context
예문:
"The ancient serpent slithered through the tall grass of the forbidden garden."
"Legends speak of a giant sea serpent that guards the entrance to the ocean's depths."
성서에서 사탄이나 악마를 지칭하는 말
a name used in the Bible to refer to Satan or the Devil
예문:
"In the Book of Genesis, the serpent tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit."
"The old serpent was finally defeated and cast into the bottomless pit."
신뢰를 저버리거나 교활하고 악의 있는 사람
a sly, treacherous, or malicious person who betrays trust
예문:
"He realized too late that he had invited a serpent into his inner circle."
"Don't trust her sweet words; she is a serpent waiting for the right moment to strike."
뱀 모양의 가죽을 입힌 나무로 만든 옛 저음 목관 악기
a bass wind instrument made of leather-covered wood in a curved shape, used from the 17th to 19th centuries
예문:
"The museum displayed a rare 18th-century serpent used in church choirs."
"A skilled musician can produce surprisingly rich bass tones from the serpent."
북반구 하늘에 있는 별자리인 뱀자리(Serpens)
a constellation in the northern sky representing a snake
예문:
"The constellation of the Serpent is unique because it is split into two distinct parts."
"Astronomers observed a new nebula located within the Serpent's tail."
뱀처럼 구불구불하게 나아가거나 휘어지다
to move or wind in a twisting, snake-like fashion
예문:
"The narrow road began to serpent up the steep mountainside."
"We watched the river serpent through the valley from our vantage point on the cliff."