tale
UK/teil/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A story, especially one that is imaginative or not entirely true; a lie or rumour
故事；传说；谎言；谣言
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtaleother
=tale
Common Collocations
- 1.fairy tale童话故事
- 2.tell a tale讲故事／散布谣言
- 3.old wives' tale无稽之谈
- 4.tale of adventure冒险故事
Example Sentences
- 1.
The old fisherman loved to tell tales of his adventures at sea.
- 2.
Don't believe everything he says — he has a habit of telling tales.
- 3.
The fairy tale of Cinderella has enchanted children for generations.