daemon
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/ˈdiːmən/
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/ˈdiːmən/
A mythical creature that is like a small god or spirit.
In old stories, daemons were thought to live in nature like in forests or streams.
在古老的故事中,恶魔被认为生活在大自然中,比如森林或溪流。
A program on a computer that runs in the background and does important tasks.
The daemon on my computer keeps the internet working smoothly.
我电脑上的守护进程保持互联网的顺畅运作。