유럽의 전설에서 밤에 무덤에서 나와 산 사람의 피를 빨아먹는다고 하는 귀신.
A corpse supposed, in European folklore, to leave its grave at night to drink the blood of the living by biting their necks with long pointed canine teeth.
예문:
"Count Dracula is perhaps the most famous literary vampire, inspiring countless films and stories."
"According to legend, a wooden stake through the heart is the only sure way to kill a vampire."
남을 악랄하게 착취하거나 등쳐먹는 사람.
A person who preys ruthlessly on others, often financially or emotionally; an unscrupulous exploiter or bloodsucker.
예문:
"The CEO was criticized as a corporate vampire, draining the company's resources for personal gain."
"She finally left her toxic relationship, realizing her partner was an emotional vampire who fed on her energy."
주로 열대 아메리카에 서식하며 포유류나 새의 피를 빨아먹고 사는 작은 박쥐.
A small bat (Desmodontinae subfamily) that feeds on the blood of mammals or birds, found mainly in tropical America.
예문:
"Vampire bats typically target sleeping livestock, making a small incision and licking the flowing blood."
"Despite their fearsome name, most species of vampire bats are quite small and rarely attack humans."