fables

n.寓言；神话；无稽之谈

v.讲寓言；虚构

Fables often have animals as the main characters. 寓言常以动物为主角。

The following passage was quoted from a well-known fable. 接下来这一段是出自一篇有名的寓言。

We may take the story of Job for a history or a fable. 我们可以把关于约伯的故事当作历史或者当作神话。

We have to learn to distinguish fact from fable. 我们应当学会识别真伪。

He fabled about his lot. 他编造自己的身世。