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munchhausen

/ˈmʌn(t)ʃˌhaʊzən/

翻译: 指德国男爵闵希豪森,以讲述荒诞离奇的士兵和猎人冒险故事闻名;其名现用来指代任何夸张、荒谬的故事或厚颜无耻的谎言。

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noun

/ˈmʌn(t)ʃˌhaʊzən/C2formal
  • zh指德国男爵闵希豪森,以讲述荒诞离奇的士兵和猎人冒险故事闻名;其名现用来指代任何夸张、荒谬的故事或厚颜无耻的谎言。

A proper noun referring to a German raconteur known for telling preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies.

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  1. Historical figureC1formal

    A German nobleman and storyteller known for his wildly exaggerated and fantastical tales of his adventures as a soldier and hunter.

    zh历史人物

    • Baron Munchhausen claimed he rode a cannonball.
    • The stories of Munchhausen are famous for their absurdity.
    • He is often cited as the archetype of the tall tale teller.
  2. Figurative useC2informal

    A person who tells exaggerated or improbable stories, often to gain attention or sympathy.

    zh吹牛大王

    • Stop being such a Munchhausen with your wild claims.
    • His account of the event was pure Munchhausen.
    • She told a Munchhausen-style story about her vacation.

    同义词fabricatorfabulistfantasistprevaricatorstoryteller