"water nymph," c. 1600, from Latin Nais, Naias (genitive naiadis), from Greek Naias (plural Naiades) "river nymph," from naiein "to flow," from PIE *naw-yo-, suffixed form of root *(s)nau- "to swim, flow, let flow" (see nutriment). Dryden used the Latin singular form Nais, and the plural Naiades is attested in English from late 14c.
双语例句
1. The caster goes to river a deal with a Naiad.
施法者进入河流,与一位宁芙完成协定.
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2. Thy Naiad airs have brought me home.
你仙女般的神韵把我带回家乡.
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英英释意
1. submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water
2. (Greek mythology) a nymph of lakes and springs and rivers and fountains
