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pied piper of hamelin

翻译: 源自德国民间传说的人物,他用魔笛引走城中的老鼠,后因未获报酬又引走儿童。泛指以花言巧语诱骗他人的人。

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  • zh源自德国民间传说的人物,他用魔笛引走城中的老鼠,后因未获报酬又引走儿童。泛指以花言巧语诱骗他人的人。
  1. Legendary figureB2formal

    A character from a German folk tale who lured away the children of Hamelin with his magical pipe after the townspeople refused to pay him for ridding the town of rats.

    zh花衣魔笛手

    • The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a classic story about broken promises.
    • Children were fascinated by the tale of the Pied Piper.
    • The legend of the Pied Piper has been retold in many cultures.
  2. Metaphorical meaningC1informal

    A person who attracts followers or leads others into trouble, often through false promises or charisma.

    zh花衣魔笛手

    • The politician acted like a pied piper, promising everything but delivering nothing.
    • He was a pied piper of the tech world, luring investors with unrealistic dreams.
    • Beware of pied pipers who offer easy solutions to complex problems.