"spin a yarn" in Chinese (Simplified)
编故事讲故事(虚构的)
Definition
讲一个很长或有想象力的故事,通常带有夸张或不完全真实,常常是为了娱乐或给人留下深刻印象。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于比较口语化的习惯表达。侧重于有创造性或夸张地讲故事,不等于说谎。常与“喜欢”、“试图”等动词搭配。不是字面意思,不是真的在纺纱。
Examples
My grandfather loves to spin a yarn about his adventures.
我爷爷喜欢**编故事**,讲他的冒险经历。
He tried to spin a yarn to stay out of trouble.
他试图**编故事**来避免麻烦。
Children often spin a yarn when explaining a mess.
孩子们常常**编故事**来解释混乱。
If you ask Tom where he was, he's sure to spin a yarn.
你要是问汤姆在哪里,他肯定会**编个故事**。
You can always count on Sarah to spin a yarn at parties.
聚会上,你总能指望莎拉会**讲个故事**。
He can spin a yarn so well, you almost believe every word.
他**编故事**编得很好,你几乎都信了。