moby
/ˈmoʊbi/
B2 · Upper Int.★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
著名故事中一头巨大的白色鲸鱼，或用于形容巨大事物的昵称。
When to Use
📚Academic Writing📱Social Media
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“你读过《白鲸记》这本书吗？它是关于一头鲸鱼的。”
“那辆大卡车看起来像莫比——它太庞大了！”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A nickname for the fictional white whale in Herman Melville's novel 'Moby-Dick', or a reference to the novel itself.
“Captain Ahab's obsessive hunt for Moby Dick ultimately leads to his doom.”