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fairytale

/ˈfeə.ri.teɪl/

翻译: 名词,指带有魔法生物和神奇事件的传统故事,常讲给儿童听;也指编造出来作为借口的不可信的故事。

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noun

/ˈfeə.ri.teɪl/B1formal
  • zh名词,指带有魔法生物和神奇事件的传统故事,常讲给儿童听;也指编造出来作为借口的不可信的故事。

A noun referring to a traditional story involving magical creatures and events, often told to children, or an implausible story told as an excuse.

  1. Children's story with magical elementsA2formal

    A traditional story, typically involving magical creatures, enchantments, and a moral lesson, intended to entertain children.

    zh童话

    • The children listened intently to the fairytale about a princess and a dragon.
    • Her favorite fairytale is Cinderella.
    • Many fairytales have been adapted into popular movies.

    同义词fablefairy storyfolk talelegendmyth

  2. Implausible or fabricated storyB2informal

    An account or explanation that is interesting but highly unlikely or untrue, often used as an excuse.

    zh编造的借口

    • He told a fairytale about being delayed by a UFO to avoid admitting he was late.
    • Her explanation for the missing money was a complete fairytale.
    • Don't believe his fairytale about winning the lottery.

    同义词cock-and-bull storyfablefabricationfairy storyfantasyfictioninventionmythtall taleyarn

    反义词factrealitytruth

词形
  • fairytales plural form
  • fairytales' possessive plural form
  • fairytale's possessive singular form