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never-never land

/ˈnevə ˈnevə lænd/

翻译: 想象中的理想或非现实之地,常与幻想、逃避现实或永不长大的童年相关。源自巴里《彼得·潘》中的神奇岛屿,孩子们在那里永远不会长大。

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/ˈnevə ˈnevə lænd/C1informalart
  • zh想象中的理想或非现实之地,常与幻想、逃避现实或永不长大的童年相关。源自巴里《彼得·潘》中的神奇岛屿,孩子们在那里永远不会长大。

An imaginary, ideal, or unrealistic place or situation, often associated with fantasy, escapism, or perpetual childhood. The term originates from J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, referring to the magical island where children never grow up.

  1. Imaginary or ideal placeB2informal

    An imaginary, perfect, or unrealistic place where everything is wonderful and problems do not exist.

    zh梦幻岛

    • He lives in a never-never land where he thinks money grows on trees.
    • The politician's promises are from a never-never land of impossible dreams.
    • Children often imagine a never-never land full of magic and adventure.
  2. State of unrealistic optimismC1informal

    A state of mind characterized by unrealistic optimism or refusal to accept reality.

    zh空中楼阁

    • Stop living in never-never land and face the facts.
    • Her business plan is based on a never-never land of guaranteed profits.
    • The team's strategy seems to come from a never-never land of wishful thinking.