Hobgoblin
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What Does Hobgoblin Mean?
- 小妖精
- 小鬼
- 妖精
Hobgoblin Pronunciation
/ˈhɒbˌɡɒblɪn/
Hobgoblin Definition
noun
Definition
A mischievous and often malicious creature from English folklore, often depicted as a small goblin-like figure.
In ZH
来自英格兰民间传说的调皮、常常恶意的生物，通常被描绘为一个小型的妖精形象。
How to Use Hobgoblin in a Sentence
- The hobgoblin played tricks on the unsuspecting villagers.
- In the story, the hobgoblin stole the farmer's crops.
- Children were told not to wander at night, for the hobgoblin roamed the woods.
- The old man claimed to have seen a hobgoblin dancing under the moonlight.
- Legends say that a hobgoblin can grant wishes, but always with a twist.
Cultural Notes
Hobgoblins are often seen as playful but can turn malicious, reflecting the duality of folklore creatures.