Gorgon
/ˈgɔ:gən; `ɡɔrɡən/ n
1 (in Greek myth) any of three snake-haired sisters whose looks turned to stone anyone who saw them （希腊神话中的）戈耳工（蛇发三姐妹之一, 见到者皆化为石头）.
2 gorgon (fig 比喻) domineering, frightening or repulsive woman 专横的、 可怕的或令人憎恶的女人
Her step-mother, who hated her, was an absolute gorgon. 她的继母是个专横跋扈的女人, 很恨她.