harpy/ˈhɑ:pɪ; `hɑrpɪ/ n1 (in Greek mythology) cruel monster with a woman's head and body and a bird's wings and claws (希腊神话中的)鸟身女妖(凶残的怪物, 头部及身躯似女人, 生有鸟翼与鸟爪).2 cruel greedy hard-hearted woman 残酷无情、 贪婪成性的女子.
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