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white sheep

/waɪt ʃiːp/

翻译: 比喻在群体中被视为纯洁、无辜或道德无瑕的人,常与其他被认为有缺陷或堕落的人形成对比。也可指稀有或杰出、正面突出的人。

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/waɪt ʃiːp/C1informal
  • zh比喻在群体中被视为纯洁、无辜或道德无瑕的人,常与其他被认为有缺陷或堕落的人形成对比。也可指稀有或杰出、正面突出的人。

A metaphorical expression referring to a person who is considered pure, innocent, or morally upright within a group, often in contrast to others who are seen as flawed or corrupt. It can also refer to a rare or exceptional individual who stands out positively.

  1. A rare good person in a bad groupC1informal

    A person who is considered good, honest, or respectable within a group that is otherwise seen as bad or disreputable.

    zh出淤泥而不染的人

    • In a family of criminals, he was the white sheep who became a doctor.
    • The team was full of troublemakers, but she was the white sheep everyone trusted.
    • He was the white sheep of the office, always following the rules.