dreamcatcher
noun[C]
(alsodream catcher)uk/ˈdriːm.kætʃ.ər/us/ˈdriːm.kætʃ.ɚ/adecorativeobjectconsisting of aringwith anetofstringacrossit andfeathers, etc.hangingfrom it,originallymade byNativeAmericans, andthoughttobringitsownergooddreams:
捕梦网,捉梦饰圈(最初由北美印第安人制作的一种带装饰网的圆环,据信能给主人带来好梦)The Chippewahangthe dreamcatcher as acharmtoprotectyoungchildrenfromnightmares.齐佩瓦人把捕梦网作为护身符挂在身上,保护幼童不做噩梦。
Thedreamcatcherdanglingfrom hismirroris from a NevadaIndianreservation.他镜子上挂着的捕梦网来自内华达州一个印第安人保留地。
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- Therestauranthas many FirstNationspaintingsadorningthewall. There are dreamcatchers andevenarealcanoehangingfrom theceiling!
- Withnimblefingers, Le'Andra Mora, 12,beadsadreamcatcherat the Immokalee Cultural Center.
- Thecenterof a dreamcatcherresemblesa spider'swebwith aholein thecenter. Thewebcatchesbaddreams, whichmeltin thesunlightas gooddreamsareallowedtopassthrough.
Lucky charms
- amulet
- apotropaic
- charm
- four-leaf clover
- mascot
- talisman
- vibe