tale

US /teɪl/
UK /teɪl/
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1.

故事, 傳說

a story, especially one that is imaginative or traditional

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She told a fascinating tale of her travels.
她講述了一個關於她旅行的迷人故事。
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The old man often shared folk tales with the children.
老人經常和孩子們分享民間故事。
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storynarrativeaccountreportlegend
2.

謊言, 謠言

a false or malicious story

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Don't believe that old tale; it's completely untrue.
不要相信那個老故事；那完全是假的。
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The rumor turned out to be a mere tale.
這個謠言結果只是一個故事。
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fabricationliefalsehoodrumorgossip
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