cinderella

• Имя собственное, относящееся к вымышленному персонажу из сказки, молодой девушке, которая преодолевает трудности с помощью своей феи-крёстной и выходит замуж за принца; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения человека, который добивается внезапного успеха после того, как его не замечали.

A proper noun referring to a fictional character from a fairy tale, a young girl who overcomes hardship with the help of her fairy godmother and marries a prince; also used figuratively for someone who achieves sudden success after being overlooked.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Fictional characterA2formal

   A young girl from a fairy tale who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but eventually finds happiness with a prince, thanks to her fairy godmother.

   Золушка

   • Cinderella lost her glass slipper at the ball.
   • The story of Cinderella teaches us about kindness and perseverance.
   • Children love the magical transformation of Cinderella's dress.

2. Unexpected successB2informal

   A person or thing that is overlooked or undervalued but later achieves sudden success or recognition.

   Золушка

   • The startup was a Cinderella story, rising from obscurity to become a market leader.
   • She was the Cinderella of the team, finally getting the credit she deserved.
   • The film was a Cinderella hit, winning awards despite its low budget.

   Synonymsdark horseunderdog