tale

US /teɪl/
UK /teɪl/
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1.

故事, 传说

a story, especially one that is imaginative or traditional

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She told a fascinating tale of her travels.
她讲述了一个关于她旅行的迷人故事。
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The old man often shared folk tales with the children.
老人经常和孩子们分享民间故事。
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storynarrativeaccountreportlegend
2.

谎言, 谣言

a false or malicious story

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Don't believe that old tale; it's completely untrue.
不要相信那个老故事；那完全是假的。
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The rumor turned out to be a mere tale.
这个谣言结果只是一个故事。
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fabricationliefalsehoodrumorgossip
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fairy taletall talefolk talespin a talelive to tell the tale