parable [ˈpærəbəl]

例句:

• This is an ancient parable.
  这是一个古老的寓言.
  
• The story is a pleasing parable of the problems created by an excess of wealth.
  这是个令人开怀的寓言，讲的是财富过剩造成的问题。
  
• I launched into the parable, embellishing the story with invented dialogue and extra details.
  我开始讲那则寓言，并编造了些对话，加了些细节对其进行润色。
  
• The parable of the sower comes to mind here.
  来自SA
• It's a lovely parable for what religion is.
  来自SA
• Where does hashish fit into this parable of persecuted genius?
  来自NEWYORKER