moby dick

language: ru

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.
    ru: Белый кит
  2. A widely recognized metaphor for an overwhelming, all-consuming obsession or an apparently insurmountable challenge that dominates one's focus and resources.
    ru: Воплощение одержимости

examples

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

    Неустанная охота капитана Ахава на Моби Дика в конечном итоге привела его к трагической гибели.

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

    Попытка исправить этот старый код без документации кажется погоней за Моби Диком.