parable/ˈpærəbl; `pærəbl/ n(esp in the Bible) story told to illustrate a moral or spiritual truth （尤指《圣经》中）寓言故事 Jesus taught in parables. 耶稣以寓言讲道. the parable of the prodigal son 浪子回头的故事.
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