Canterbury tale
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坎特伯雷故事, 一个太长或枯燥的故事
a story marked by being too long or dull
Idiom
Informal
例子
The novelist weaved a Canterbury tale of intrigue, incorporating multiple plotlines that converged in a surprising climax.
小说家编织了一个坎特伯雷故事的阴谋，融合了多条情节线，在一个令人惊讶的高潮中汇聚。
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难以相信的故事, 天方夜谭
a story, explanation, or excuse that is hard to believe
IdiomInformal例子
The politician 's promises sounded more like a Canterbury tale than a concrete plan for economic reform.
这位政治家的承诺听起来更像是一个坎特伯雷故事，而不是经济改革的具体计划。
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坎特伯雷故事, 坎特伯雷传说
an uncompleted series of tales written after 1387 by Geoffrey Chaucer
