cinderella

• 指童话中受继母虐待、在仙女教母帮助下与王子结婚的年轻女子；也比喻长期被忽视后突然获得成功的人。

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.

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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.

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   • 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.

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   • 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.

   同义词dark horseunderdog