allegory
US /ˈæl.ə.ɡɔːr.i/
UK /ˈæl.ə.ɡɔːr.i/

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寓言, 讽喻
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
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George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a famous allegory for the Russian Revolution.
乔治·奥威尔的《动物庄园》是俄国革命的一个著名寓言。
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The play uses allegory to explore themes of good versus evil.
这部剧使用寓言来探讨善恶的主题。