moby dick

language: de

definitions

  1. The legendary white sperm whale from Herman Melville's 1851 novel, renowned for its colossal size, fierce temperament, and role as the primary antagonist in the story.
    de: Weißer Wal
  2. A widely recognized metaphor for an overwhelming, all-consuming obsession or an apparently insurmountable challenge that dominates one's focus and resources.
    de: Verkörperung einer Besessenheit

examples

  1. Captain Ahab's relentless hunt for Moby Dick ultimately led to his tragic downfall.

    Captain Ahabs unerbittliche Jagd nach Moby Dick führte letztendlich zu seinem tragischen Untergang.

  2. Trying to fix this legacy codebase without documentation feels like chasing Moby Dick.

    Diesen alten Code ohne Dokumentation zu reparieren, fühlt sich an wie die Jagd nach Moby Dick.