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柯林斯星级

BNC频率: 2493

现代语料频率: 2239

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中文翻译

n. 故事, 谎言, 谣言, 陈述, 叙述

[法] 虚语, 诽语, 谣言

英文解释

n a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

n a trivial lie

词态变化

复数形式:tales

常见例句

n any bacteria (some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals) belonging to the order Actinomycetales

(fairytale) a monstrous villain who marries seven women

A person who is devoid of talent or charm and therefore must rely on a close family member (usually a younger brother) to provide them with sustenance, shelter and attention. > Wow I didn't realize until recently what a Brother Joe I've become

United States writer of humorous tales of an itinerant showman (1834-1867)

a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic `Reynard the Fox'