Definitions
n. a story, especially one involving imaginary or exciting events
故事；传说
n. an account of something that happened to someone
经历的讲述；叙述
Example
Grandfather told us a tale about a clever fox.
祖父给我们讲了一个聪明狐狸的故事。
Traditional tales can preserve cultural values while helping children explore complex emotions through memorable characters.
传统故事既能传承文化价值观，也能通过令人难忘的角色帮助儿童探索复杂情感。
Collocations
- a fairy tale
- a folk tale
- a cautionary tale
- tell a tale
Synonyms
- story
- narrative
Usage tip
tale指故事；tail指尾巴，两者同音。
FAQ
- What does tale mean?
- a story, especially one involving imaginary or exciting events an account of something that happened to someone
- How is tale pronounced?
- UK /teɪl/, US /teɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
