bovary family line

language: zh

definitions

  1. The biological lineage or genealogical descent of the Bovary family, specifically referring to the characters in Gustave Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary.
    zh: 博伐里家族血脉
  2. A metaphorical reference to a lineage characterized by 'Bovaryism,' involving chronic dissatisfaction, romantic disillusionment, or living in a state of unrealistic fantasy.
    zh: 具有幻想倾向的血脉

examples

  1. The novel explores the tragic fate of the Bovary family line.

    小说探讨了博伐里家族血脉的悲剧命运。

  2. He seemed to belong to a modern Bovary family line, always chasing impossible dreams.

    他似乎属于现代的博伐里式血脉，总是追求不可能的梦想。