moby dick

language: ja

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.
    ja: 白鯨
  2. A widely recognized metaphor for an overwhelming, all-consuming obsession or an apparently insurmountable challenge that dominates one's focus and resources.
    ja: 執念の化身

examples

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

    エイハブ船長のモビー・ディックに対する執拗な追跡は、最終的に彼を悲劇的な破滅へと導いた。

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

    ドキュメントのないレガシーコードを修正しようとするのは、まるでモビー・ディックを追いかけるようなものだ。