vampire

UK
/ˈvæm.paɪə/
US
/ˈvæm.paɪr/

Übersetzungen

vampiresubstantiv
vampires
pl
UK
/ˈvæm.paɪə/
US
/ˈvæm.paɪr/
The vampire emerged from the shadows.
Вампир вышел из тени.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Synonyme
creature of the night
vampireadjektiv
UK
/ˈvæm.paɪə/
US
/ˈvæm.paɪr/
Used attributively, e.g., "vampire novel", "vampire lore"

Definitionen

vampiresubstantiv
A mythical creature that is said to feed on the blood of the living, often depicted as a reanimated corpse with fangs.
The villagers were terrified of the vampire that was rumored to haunt the old castle.
A person who preys ruthlessly upon others; an extortionist or exploiter.
He was considered a vampire in the business world, always taking advantage of his partners.
A type of bat that feeds on the blood of animals, native to the Americas.
The vampire bat is known for its unique feeding habits, which involve drinking the blood of livestock.
A seductively attractive woman who uses her charms to exploit men; a vamp (dated, informal).
In the silent film, she portrayed a mysterious vampire who ruined every man she met.
vampireadjektiv
Relating to or characteristic of vampires.
She collected every vampire story she could find.