fountain of youth

• Легендарный источник, который якобы возвращает молодость любому, кто выпьет его воды или искупается в них; используется метафорически для описания всего, что омолаживает или заставляет кого-то снова чувствовать себя молодым.

A legendary spring that supposedly restores youth to anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters; used metaphorically to describe anything that revitalizes or makes someone feel young again.

1. Mythical springB2formal

   A legendary spring that supposedly restores youth to anyone who drinks from it or bathes in it.

   Мифический источник

   • Ponce de León searched for the Fountain of Youth in Florida.
   • Many explorers believed the Fountain of Youth was hidden in the New World.
   • The legend of the Fountain of Youth has inspired countless stories.

2. Figurative source of vitalityB2informal

   Anything that makes a person feel or appear younger, more energetic, or more vibrant.

   Источник молодости

   • For her, gardening is a true fountain of youth.
   • Laughter is often called the fountain of youth for the soul.
   • Regular exercise can be a real fountain of youth for your body.