Ugly duckling
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British pronunciation/ˈʌɡli dˈʌklɪŋ/
American pronunciation/ˈʌɡli dˈʌklɪŋ/

"ugly duckling"的定义和意义

Ugly duckling
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丑小鸭, 丑陋的鸭子

an unattractive or unsuccessful person or thing that later turns attractive or successful
ugly duckling definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "ugly ducking" and when to use it?

The phrase "Ugly duckling" comes from a classic children's story by Hans Christian Andersen called "The Ugly Duckling," in which a young bird grows into a beautiful swan. The idiom is often used to describe situations where someone or something undergoes a remarkable positive change.

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