folk tale
US /ˈfoʊk teɪl/
UK /ˈfoʊk teɪl/
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民间故事, 传说
a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.
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Many cultures have their own unique folk tales that teach moral lessons.
许多文化都有自己独特的民间故事，传授道德教训。
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The old woman used to tell us a different folk tale every night.
那位老妇人每晚都会给我们讲一个不同的民间故事。