Noun
/wʊdən hɔrs/
The term "wooden horse" typically refers to an object made of wood that resembles a horse. It often denotes a toy used by children for play. However, in a historical or literary context, it can refer to the "Trojan Horse," a large wooden structure used by the Greeks to infiltrate the city of Troy during the Trojan War.
In English, the term does not have very high frequency of use and is more likely to be encountered in literary or historical discussions rather than in everyday speech.
"The children played with their wooden horse in the backyard."
"Дети играли со своей деревянной лошадкой во дворе."
"The museum displayed an ancient wooden horse that was discovered during the excavation."
"В музее выставили древнюю деревянную лошадь, которая была обнаружена во время раскопок."
"The tale of the wooden horse is a classic example of deceit in mythology."
"Сказание о деревянной лошади является классическим примером обмана в мифологии."
The phrase "wooden horse" does not have common idiomatic expressions directly associated with it. However, the concept of a "Trojan Horse" has generated numerous idiomatic expressions, especially in the context of deception or hidden threats.
"He was like a Trojan Horse in our team, pretending to help while secretly undermining our efforts."
"Он был похоже на Троянского коня в нашей команде, притворяясь, что помогает, в то время как на самом деле подрывал наши усилия."
"They thought they were safe, but there was a Trojan Horse hidden among them."
"Они думали, что в безопасности, но среди них прятался Троянский конь."
"Trusting him was a Trojan Horse; it seemed like a good idea until it turned against us."
"Доверять ему было как поверить в Троянского коня; это казалось хорошей идеей, пока не обернулось против нас."
"The promotion seemed beneficial, but it was just a Trojan Horse for more responsibilities."
"Повышение казалось выгодным, но это был всего лишь Троянский конь для большего количества обязанностей."
The phrase "wooden horse" derives from the literal adjective "wooden," which refers to being made of wood, and "horse," a common domesticated animal. The expression became historically significant with the Greek myth of the Trojan Horse, where Greeks used a large wooden structure resembling a horse to deceive the Trojans.
Synonyms: - Wooden pony (in a child’s toy context) - Trojan Horse (in a historical context)
Antonyms: - Metal horse (hypothetical contrasting object) - Living horse (as opposed to a depiction or toy)