ugly duckling
US /ˈʌɡ.li ˈdʌk.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈʌɡ.li ˈdʌk.lɪŋ/
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醜小鴨
a person or thing that is initially unattractive or unpromising but eventually becomes beautiful or successful
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She was an ugly duckling in high school, but she grew up to be a stunning model.
她高中時是個醜小鴨，但長大後成了一位驚豔的模特。
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The old building was considered an ugly duckling, but after renovation, it became the most beautiful one in the city.
那座舊建築曾被認為是醜小鴨，但翻新後，它成為了城市中最美麗的建築。