英语句子解释whiteelephantThosearewhiteelephants.Youcanthrowthem.要求重点解释whiteelephant一楼的朋友，不好意思我没说清楚。不是翻译而是以另外一种方式用英语解释。比如what'sthematter?变成what's

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英语句子解释white elephant
Those are white elephants.You can throw them.
要求重点解释white elephant
一楼的朋友，不好意思我没说清楚。不是翻译而是以另外一种方式用英语解释。比如what's the matter?变成what's wrong?

Answer 1

white elephant
n.
A rare,expensive possession that is a financial burden to maintain.
Something of dubious or limited value.
An article,ornament,or household utensil no longer wanted by its owner.
An endeavor or venture that proves to be a conspicuous failure.
A rare whitish or light-gray form of the Asian elephant,often regarded with special veneration in regions of southeast Asia and India.