fable
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/ˈfeɪbl/
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/ˈfeɪbl/
a short story that teaches a lesson, often with animal characters
The fable about the tortoise and the hare teaches us that slow and steady wins the race.
关于乌龟和兔子的寓言教导我们,缓慢而稳定能赢得比赛。
a story or statement that is not true
His story about meeting a dragon was just a fable to impress his friends.
他关于遇见龙的故事只是为了给朋友们留下深刻印象而编造的虚构故事。