词典释义：
a large tawny-coloured cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and NW India. The male has a flowing shaggy mane and takes little part in hunting, which is done cooperatively by the females.
狮子。
the lion as an emblem (e.g. of English or Scottish royalty) or as a charge in heraldry
狮子纹章（如英格兰或苏格兰王室的徽记）；纹章上的狮子标记。
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狮子星座。
〈喻〉 勇敢强壮（或残忍）的人。
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著名作家；文坛巨擘。
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狮子队 队员（国际英式橄榄球巡回队队员，代表不列颠群岛）。
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狮子俱乐部成员。
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the lion's den a demanding, intimidating, or unpleasant place or situation 险境；令人为难的境地，尴尬境地he marched reluctantly into the lion's den to address the charity gala . 他硬着头皮在慈善活动特别演出会这个尴尬场合上致辞 -
the lion's share the largest part of something 最大的一份 -
throw someone to the lions cause someone to be in an extremely dangerous or unpleasant situation 使某人处于险境（或困境） -
［ORIGIN with reference to the throwing of Christians to the lions in Roman times．］
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lion dance 舞狮
真题例句：
"Middle English： from Anglo-Norman French
