parable

'pærәbl

GRE Collins 1

n. (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message

n. 寓言, 隐晦的比较

Collins 星级

10,532

BNC 频率

12,932

使用频率

parable 由词根 parabole（源自希腊语，意为“比较”）构成，表示通过比较来传递道理或教训。

例句

1. The teacher told a parable to illustrate the importance of kindness.

老师讲了一个寓言来说明善良的重要性。

2. Many cultures have their own parables that teach valuable life lessons.

许多文化都有自己的寓言，传授宝贵的人生道理。

3. The parable of the Good Samaritan shows us the value of helping others.

好撒玛利亚人的寓言告诉我们帮助他人的价值。