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munchausen

/ˈmʌn.tʃaʊ.zən/

翻译: 指以夸张荒诞的冒险故事闻名的历史人物闵希豪森男爵,其名字常用来指代虚构的荒诞故事或吹牛说谎的人。

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noun

/ˈmʌn.tʃaʊ.zən/C2formal
  • zh指以夸张荒诞的冒险故事闻名的历史人物闵希豪森男爵,其名字常用来指代虚构的荒诞故事或吹牛说谎的人。

A proper noun referring to a historical figure known for telling exaggerated and preposterous stories about his adventures; his name has become associated with any telling of tall tales or winning lies.

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  1. Historical figureC1formal

    A German baron and raconteur known for telling wildly exaggerated and fantastical stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter.

    zh历史人物

    • Baron Munchausen is famous for his tales of riding a cannonball.
    • The stories of Munchausen have been adapted into books and films.
    • His name has become synonymous with tall tales and absurd adventures.
  2. Medical syndromeC1formalmedical

    A psychological disorder where a person feigns illness or induces symptoms to assume the sick role and receive medical attention.

    zh孟乔森综合征

    • The patient was diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome after repeatedly faking symptoms.
    • Munchausen syndrome is a serious mental health condition.
    • Doctors must be careful to distinguish Munchausen syndrome from genuine illness.