nike
nike — noun
1. in ancient Greek stories, a female god who brought victory in war and athletic c
1.名詞
釋義
in ancient Greek stories, a female god who brought victory in war and athletic contests, and was often shown with large wings
例句
Theo learned about Nike, the goddess of victory, in his history class.
proper noun: Greek deity name
Before the marathon, Leila whispered a prayer to Nike for strength.
Tourists climbed the steps to the Temple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis.
A marble statue of Nike with broken wings stands in the museum gallery.
用法筆記
Always capitalised as a name. Not to be confused with the sportswear brand Nike, which borrowed the name but refers to a company.
常見錯誤
❌She bought new running shoes from the goddess Nike.
✅She bought new running shoes from the Nike brand.
💡the goddess and the sportswear company are separate things, though the brand's name comes from the goddess.