avatar

名词 avatar:

1. a new personification of a familiar idea
   同义词：embodiment, incarnation
2. the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form

av.a.tar

n.（名词）
The incarnation of a Hindu deity, especially Vishnu, in human or animal form.
降凡：指天神，尤指印度教毗湿奴神下凡为人或动物形象
An embodiment, as of a quality or concept; an archetype:
具体化：指某种性质或概念的形象化；原始模型：
例句：
the very avatar of cunning.
狡猾的原形

A temporary manifestation or aspect of a continuing entity:
体现：一种连续状态的暂时显现或表现：
例句：
occultism in its present avatar.
神秘学的体现

来源：
Sanskrit avat3raô
梵文 avat3raô
ava [down]
ava [向下]
tarati [he crosses] * see ter…- 2
tarati [他跨过] *参见 ter…- 2