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词汇 unicorn
释义 unicorn
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈjuː.nɪ.kɔːn/ us /ˈjuː.nɪ.kɔːrn/

unicornnoun[C] (ANIMAL)


an imaginary white creature like a horse with a single horn growing from the front of its head(传说中的)独角兽
 
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Mythological & legendary characters
Abominable Snowman
Anancy
Andromeda
Ares
basilisk
genie
gnome
Hades
hellhound
Hera
Hermes
Janus
siren
sprite
the sandman
Thor
vamp
Venus
Vesta
Victoria

unicornnoun[C] (BUSINESS)


business, finance & economics specialized
a start-up(= new business) whose value is considered to be over $1 billion 独角兽(估值超过10亿美元的初创公司)
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decacorn
hectocorn
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Enterprises
acquiree
acquirer
acquiror
agency
answering service
clicks and mortaridiom
conglomerate
consortium
est.
estate agent
financial technology
fintech
firm
org
organizational
organizationally
parent company
partner up
wholly-owned
zombie company

unicornnoun[C] (SOMETHING DIFFICULT TO FIND)


someone or something that is difficult or impossible to find:
The good $15 Pinot Noir is the unicorn of the California wine industry - highly sought after, but no one is actually sure whether it exists or not.
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Unachievable
be (a) no goidiom
be on a hiding to nothingidiom
be on the road to nowhereidiom
be out of your leagueidiom
cat
ghost
goodbye
impossibility
impossible
impracticable
impracticably
in/out of the runningidiom
league
running
silk
unachievable
unattainable
unfeasible
unfeasibly
unrealizable

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Impossible and improbable
unicorn
adjective[ before noun ]
uk /ˈjuː.nɪ.kɔːn/ us /ˈjuː.nɪ.kɔːrn/
consisting of a combination of a number of colours, typically including purple, pink, white, light blue and light green, that are used together to decorate food, clothing, etc. :
The easiest way to get that unicorn effect is through soft pastel colours like pinks, greens, and blues.
We offer seven different hanging party decorations in unicorn colours.
Today we're tapping into one of this year's most exciting health crazes - unicorn lattes!
The unicorn trend is characterized by pastel colours, rainbows, iridescent hues.
Our Unicorn Confetti Sprinkles are a mix of pastel strands in a range of different shapes.
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Less common colours
apple green
argent
ashy
avocado
baby blue
carmine
cerise
dun
emerald
peacock blue
puce
racing green
ruddily
rust
salmon pink
sanguine
sapphire
shocking pink
sky blue
verdure

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Monochrome & multi-coloured

unicorn | American Dictionary


unicorn
noun[ C ]
us/ˈju·nɪˌkɔrn/
an imaginary creature like a horse with a single horn growing from the front of its head

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In the desert, the mages discover an entire herd of baby unicorns.
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The hindthings are unicorns grey, with a dismal spot.
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What "entity" makes it true that unicorns do not exist?
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The burner has five feet in the shape of beasts, the front parts of which are in the shape of unicorns.
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Ehlonna is variously depicted as an elven or human woman, and often associates with unicorns and other sylvan creatures.
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Units come in different types such as light infantry, archers, elephants, and even mythological creatures such as minotaurs and unicorns.
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Winged unicorns have made many appearances in art.
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She is particularly known for her fantasy books about unicorns, mermaids and magic.
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In addition to their coloring, unicorns with socks can actually remove them.
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The students created a manifesto that detailed a nonsensical (yet internally consistent) religion based on a multitude of invisible pink unicorns.
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Each player controls an army of mythological creatures such as gargoyles, unicorns, and griffons, led by a single titan.
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They can breed with both unicorns and horses.
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The 8-pounder required two horses to move it, while the heavier unicorns required three, five, six, and twelve horses respectively.
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All three unicorns appear at the end alongside the band and various other phenomena.
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Dragons, bats, unicorns, griffins, and more exotic monsters appear as charges and as supporters.
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