英语词汇“white elephant”是什么意思，“white elephant”的读音、用法及例句翻译-烛光网

词汇	white elephant
释义	white elephantn.（名词） A rare, expensive possession that is a financial burden to maintain.累赘之物：罕有而又昂贵的财产，保管或维持起来是个财政负担的东西 Something of dubious or limited value.价值可疑或有限的物品 An article, an ornament, or a household utensil no longer wanted by its owner.无用的物品：其所有者不再需要的小物件、装饰品或家居用具 An endeavor or a venture that proves to be a conspicuous failure.失败的努力：结果证明是场明显失败的努力或冒险 A rare whitish or light-gray form of the Asian elephant, often regarded with special veneration in regions of southeast Asia and India.白象：一种罕有的白色或浅灰色亚洲象，在东南亚及印度地区常被人们带着特定的尊敬而神圣地看待
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