fairy tale
fairy tale — 名詞
1. a traditional story for children that involves magic, imaginary creatures such a
童話故事
帶有魔法、奇幻生物的傳統兒童故事
a traditional story for children that involves magic, imaginary creatures such as fairies or talking animals, and usually ends with the good characters being rewarded
Sivan's favourite fairy tale is about a girl who finds a magic lamp and makes wishes.
Sivan 最喜歡的童話故事，是關於一個找到神燈並許下願望的女孩。
fairy tale + about + theme
Grandmother read Yuna a fairy tale about a brave rabbit who tricked a tiger.
奶奶唸了一個關於勇敢兔子智取老虎的童話故事給 Yuna 聽。
The library has a special section for children's fairy tales, filled with stories of kings, queens, and talking animals.
圖書館裡有一個專門的兒童童話故事區，擺滿了關於國王、皇后和會說話的動物的書。
Zola performed a fairy tale in which a poor boy becomes king after saving a magical bird.
Zola 表演了一個童話故事，內容是一個窮男孩在救了一隻神奇的鳥之後當上了國王。
Ari asked why fairy tales start with 'Once upon a time' and end with a happy ending.
Ari 問為什麼童話故事都以「從前從前」開頭、以快樂結局收尾。
- folk tale
often has anonymous origins and was passed down orally within a culture, while a fairy tale may be a literary creation
- fable
always has a moral lesson and often uses animals as characters, whereas fairy tales are not always moral-focused
- myth
explains natural events or religious beliefs; not necessarily written for children
文法句型
fairy tale + about + [theme]
read + someone + a fairy tale
常見錯誤
2. a false account given as an explanation or excuse, usually intended to make the
謊話；藉口
為隱瞞事實而編造的不實說法
a false account given as an explanation or excuse, usually intended to make the speaker seem more believable or to avoid blame
Daniel's excuse for missing the meeting was a fairy tale about a broken train and a sick cat.
Daniel 用火車故障和貓生病當藉口，為沒去開會編了一套謊話。
The CEO's story about his poor childhood was a fairy tale he made up for reporters.
執行長關於自己貧窮童年的故事，是他對記者編造的謊話。
fairy tale invented to create a false image
When asked about her homework, Alessia told the teacher a fairy tale about a dog eating the notebook.
老師問 Alessia 為什麼沒寫功課時，Alessia 跟老師編了一個藉口，說筆記本被狗吃掉了。
Joaquín told his friends a fairy tale about meeting a famous actor, but nobody believed it.
Joaquín 跟朋友編了個謊話，說自己遇到了大明星，但沒有人相信。
- tall tale
more informal, suggests an exaggerated but entertaining story, not necessarily a lie meant to deceive
- lie
stronger and more direct; carries moral judgment, while 'fairy tale' can sound milder or playful
- fabrication
more formal than 'fairy tale', used in serious or legal contexts
- truth
the opposite — a statement supported by facts and evidence
文法句型
tell + someone + a fairy tale
it is a fairy tale
用法筆記
Often used to express doubt or disapproval about someone's explanation. If you believe the story, use 'story' instead.
常見錯誤
fairy tale — 形容詞
1. having the special, attractive quality of something that seems too good to be re
童話般的
像童話故事一樣美好浪漫的
having the special, attractive quality of something that seems too good to be real and reminds you of a children's magical story — for example, a fairy tale wedding in a castle, or a fairy tale romance that seems perfectly romantic
Minh and Darius had a fairy tale wedding in a castle with flowers and soft music.
Minh 和 Darius 在城堡裡辦了一場童話般的婚禮，到處是花朵和輕柔的音樂。
fairy tale castle — describing a beautiful, dreamlike place
The village of Shirakawa was like a fairy tale scene, with small wooden houses covered in thick winter snow.
白川村就像童話般的景色，小木屋被厚厚的冬雪覆蓋。
Noor's fairy tale romance began when she found a handwritten letter from a stranger tucked inside a library book.
Noor 的童話般戀情始於她在圖書館書裡發現了一封陌生人手寫的情書。
Hari described their trip to the lake as a fairy tale adventure, with clear blue water and mountains all around.
Hari 說他們的湖邊之旅是一趟童話般的冒險，四處是清澈的藍水和環繞的群山。
Asher and Olivia had a fairy tale picnic by the river with candles on the table.
Asher 和 Olivia 在河邊辦了一場童話般的野餐，桌上擺著蠟燭。
- magical
broader in meaning; can describe any experience that feels exciting and wonderful, not necessarily romantic or story-like
- enchanting
suggests a gentle, charming quality; slightly more formal than 'fairy tale'
- dreamlike
focuses on the feeling of being unreal rather than specifically storybook-perfect
- ordinary
plain, normal, and not special in any way
文法句型
fairy tale + noun (attributive)
用法筆記
Describes experiences, places, or events that seem unusually perfect, romantic, or beautiful — similar to scenes described in fairy tales. Used only before a noun.