fairy godmother
US /ˌfer.i ˈɡɑːd.mʌð.ər/
UK /ˌfer.i ˈɡɑːd.mʌð.ər/
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仙女教母
a benevolent mythical figure, typically a woman, who helps a protagonist in a difficult situation, often by using magic
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In 'Cinderella', the fairy godmother transforms a pumpkin into a carriage.
在《灰姑娘》中，仙女教母將南瓜變成了馬車。
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She wished for a fairy godmother to solve all her problems.
她希望有一個仙女教母來解決她所有的問題。
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恩人, 意外的幫助者
a person who provides unexpected help or support, especially in a difficult situation
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When I lost my job, my aunt became my fairy godmother, helping me financially.
當我失業時，我姑姑成了我的仙女教母，在經濟上幫助我。
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The anonymous donor acted as a fairy godmother for the struggling charity.
這位匿名捐贈者對陷入困境的慈善機構來說，就像一位仙女教母。