mare's nest

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈmɛːz nɛst/   

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A great discovery which turns out to be illusory; especially, a hoax. figuratively
    — Near-synonyms: bullshit, horseshit
  2. A confused or complicated situation; a muddle. figuratively
    — Though Chancellor Maupeou had supported the idea of a trial [...], the legal proceedings developed into a mare's nest of accusations and counter-accusations.

词形变化

mare's nests plural mares' nests plural

词源

Alteration of earlier horse's nest, from the fanciful and unlikely notion that horses make nests.
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