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.
關於烏龜和兔子的寓言教導我們,緩慢而穩定能贏得比賽。
a story or statement that is not true
His story about meeting a dragon was just a fable to impress his friends.
他關於遇見龍的故事只是為了給朋友們留下深刻印象而編造的虛構故事。