black sheep
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black sheep
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害群之马, 家庭中的耻辱
someone who is regarded as shameful, embarrassing, or disgraceful within their family or group
The idiom "black sheep" originated in the early 18th century. It refers to the world of sheep farming, where black sheep were considered less desirable because their dark wool could not be easily dyed or blended with white wool. This association led to the metaphorical use of "black sheep" to describe a person who stands out or deviates from the expected norms within a family or group. The idiom is typically used in a negative way to describe someone who is different from the others in a family or group.
- Alice's rebellious behavior and disregard for authority have earned her the reputation of being the black sheep of the school.
爱丽丝的反叛行为和对权威的漠视使她赢得了学校害群之马的名声。
- In a family of doctors and lawyers, Sarah's decision to become a musician made her the black sheep.
在一个医生和律师的家庭中，莎拉决定成为一名音乐家，这使她成为了害群之马。
- Jennifer's conservative views make her the black sheep among her more liberal-minded friends.
詹妮弗的保守观点使她成为她更自由思想的朋友中的害群之马。
- While his siblings excelled academically, John was the black sheep of the family, struggling with his studies and focusing more on his hobbies.
虽然他的兄弟姐妹在学业上表现出色，但约翰却是家里的害群之马，学习困难，更多地专注于自己的爱好。
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黑羊, 黑色的羊
sheep with a black coat