moby dick

language: zh

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.
    zh: 白鲸
  2. A widely recognized metaphor for an overwhelming, all-consuming obsession or an apparently insurmountable challenge that dominates one's focus and resources.
    zh: 执念化身

examples

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

    阿哈布船长对白鲸的无情追捕最终导致了他的悲剧性毁灭。

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

    在没有文档的情况下试图修复这个遗留代码库，感觉就像在追逐白鲸。