parables

英 [ˈpærəblz]

美 [ˈpɛrəbəlz]

n.  (尤指《圣经》中的)寓言故事
parable的复数

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT （《圣经》等中的）寓言故事
  Aparableis a short story, which is told in order to make a moral or religious point, like those in the Bible.
  1. ...the parable of the Good Samaritan...
     “好撒马利亚人”的寓言
  2. 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。

双语例句

• 33With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand.
  耶稣用许多这样的比喻，照他们所能听的，对他们讲道。
• One of the most renowned parables in economics is that of the Capitol Hill babysitting co-operative.
  经济学中最著名的案例之一是“国会山照看婴儿合作社”（capitolhillbabysittingco-operative）的故事。
• He spoke to them in parables, at some length.
  他用比喻向他们讲了许多道理。
• Simon asked if I had wondered why he used the word parables?
  西蒙问我是否想过，他为什么会使用比喻这个词？
• The parables of the lost sheep and the prodigal son.
  有关迷途羔羊和浪子回头的寓言。
• In the New Testament are the parables and miracles.
  《新约》则由寓言利奇闻趣事构成。
• Why is the parable of sower the foundation of understanding all other parables?
  为什麽撒种的比喻是明白一切其它比喻的根基？
• Mt.13:10 And the disciples came and said to Him, Why do You speak in parables to them?
  太十三10门徒进前来，对他说，你对众人讲话，为什么用比喻？
• Nothing is truer than parables.
  没有什么能比寓言更真实了。
• And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
  门徒进前来，问耶稣说，对众人讲话，为什么用比喻呢。