white elephant

1. 1.

   A possession that is unwanted or is a financial burden; an unprofitable investment.

   无用且昂贵的累赘；财政负担；不盈利的投资。

2. 2.

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see white, elephant.

   非比喻或习语用法:参见 white、elephant。

非比喻或习语用法:参见 white、elephant。；昂贵而又无用的东西；耗资巨大的累赘

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