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，仙女教母将南瓜变成了马车。
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She wished for a fairy godmother to solve all her problems.
她希望有一个仙女教母来解决她所有的问题。
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恩人, 意外的帮助者
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.
当我失业时，我姑姑成了我的仙女教母，在经济上帮助我。
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The anonymous donor acted as a fairy godmother for the struggling charity.
这位匿名捐赠者对陷入困境的慈善机构来说，就像一位仙女教母。