prodigal son

浪子,敗家子
书面·形容回头浪子
英文释义 someone who has returned after a period of absence, often having caused trouble or disappointment, and is now welcomed back
例句
After years abroad, the prodigal son returned home and was welcomed by his family.
典故来源 源自《圣经·路加福音》中浪子离家挥霍后悔改归家的故事,象征迷途知返。

📖 习语词汇解析

习语中的关键英语词汇

prodigal ['prɑdɪɡl]
adj. 浪费的;铺张的;挥霍的;慷慨的; 丰富的,大量的;富于 (of, with);不吝惜的,十分慷慨的; n. 浪费者,浪子;[动]军曹鱼;

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