英汉词典

1. 神话
    A myth is a well-known story which was made up in the past to explain natural events or to justify religious beliefs or social customs.

    e.g. There is a famous Greek myth in which Icarus flew too near to the Sun.
           有一个著名的希腊神话，讲的是伊卡洛斯飞得离太阳过近的故事。
    e.g. ...the world of magic and of myth.
           魔法和神话的世界

2. 错误的看法（或认识）；编造的话;谎言
    If you describe a belief or explanation as a myth, you mean that many people believe it but it is actually untrue.

    e.g. Contrary to the popular myth, women are not reckless spendthrifts.
           和人们的普遍观念恰恰相反，女性并不是胡乱挥霍者。