cautionary tale
noun [ C ] uk/ˌkɔː.ʃən.ər.i ˈteɪl/ us/ˌkɑː.ʃən.er.i ˈteɪl/
警世故事;具警示性的事件
a story that gives a warning
His career is recalled today as a cautionary tale of economic mismanagement. 他的职业生涯如今被人们视为经济管理不善的警示故事。
"Frankenstein" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of science. 《弗兰肯斯坦》是一个关于科学的危险性的警世故事。
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- As a cautionary tale, the novel is a success.
- The song tells a grim cautionary tale about a kid who makes bad choices.
- The company's mistakes offer a cautionary tale for the games industry.