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A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe. / (in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness.

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lion

/ˈlaɪən/

noun

The lion roared loudly in the jungle.

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意味（1）

A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

意味（2）

(in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness.

意味（3）

(by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.

意味（4）

A Chinese foo dog.

意味（5）

An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.

It was said of [Edward Plantaganet] that 'he was a lion for pride and ferocity but a pard for inconstancy and changeableness, not keeping his word or promise but excusing himself with fair words'.

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意味（6）

A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.

During this period, we were the lions of the neighbourhood; and, no doubt, strangers from the distant villages were taken to see the "Karhowrees" (white men), in the same way that countrymen, in a city, are gallanted to the Zoological Gardens.

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