moby dick

language: es

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.
    es: Ballena blanca
  2. A widely recognized metaphor for an overwhelming, all-consuming obsession or an apparently insurmountable challenge that dominates one's focus and resources.
    es: Encarnación de una obsesión

examples

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

    La búsqueda implacable de Moby Dick por parte del capitán Ahab lo llevó finalmente a su trágico fin.

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

    Intentar arreglar este código antiguo sin documentación es como perseguir a Moby Dick.