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pied piper

翻译: 源自传说中吹笛人用魔笛引诱孩子离开的典故,比喻以花言巧语或魅力吸引他人跟随的人,常含贬义。

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  • zh源自传说中吹笛人用魔笛引诱孩子离开的典故,比喻以花言巧语或魅力吸引他人跟随的人,常含贬义。
  1. Legendary figureB2formal

    A character from a German folk tale who lured rats away from the town of Hamelin with his magical pipe, and later led away the children when the townspeople refused to pay him.

    zh传奇人物

    • The Pied Piper is a famous character in European folklore.
    • Children's stories often recount the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
    • The legend of the Pied Piper warns against breaking promises.
  2. Charismatic leaderB2informal

    A person who attracts followers or supporters through charm, persuasion, or promises, often leading them into trouble or undesirable situations.

    zh花衣魔笛手

    • The politician was a pied piper who led his followers into a disastrous policy.
    • The charismatic CEO acted like a pied piper, drawing investors into a risky venture.
    • Beware of pied pipers who promise easy solutions to complex problems.