The myth that lightning never strikes the same place twice is contradicted by meteorological data showing repeated strikes on tall structures.
闪电不会两次击中同一地点的迷思与气象数据相矛盾，数据显示高耸建筑会反复被击中。
Which choice best defines “myth”?
D — Traditional story, widely held false belief. “myth” means traditional story, widely held false belief.
Which word means “traditional story, widely held false belief”?
A — myth. “myth” means traditional story, widely held false belief.
myth — traditional story, widely held false belief. In Chinese: 神话，迷思，传说.
myth is pronounced /mɪθ/.
The myth that lightning never strikes the same place twice is contradicted by meteorological data showing repeated strikes on tall structures. (闪电不会两次击中同一地点的迷思与气象数据相矛盾，数据显示高耸建筑会反复被击中。)
legend, fable, tale — all close in meaning to myth (traditional story, widely held false belief).
fact, reality — each the opposite of myth (traditional story, widely held false belief).
Yes. myth is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
myth (mythology)