Phrase
white lies
noun
善意的谎言；无伤大雅的谎话
white lies is the plural of white lie.
A small or harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone's feelings or to be polite.
- 1.
A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
故意不真实但旨在产生良好结果的陈述,尤指比过于诚实的说法更好的陈述,如在社交场合保持礼貌或选择性地争论。
故意不真实但旨在产生良好结果的陈述,尤指比过于诚实的说法更好的陈述,如在社交场合保持礼貌或选择性地争论。；善意的谎言；小小的谎言
In use
She told a white lie to avoid hurting her friend's feelings.
I sometimes use a white lie when I want to leave a party early.
He told his grandmother a white lie about the burnt cake, saying it was delicious.
Connections
Word family
- white lies
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
可数名词，复数形式为white lies
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