1570s, in Greek mythology, the first mortal woman, made by Hephaestus and given as a bride to Epimetheus, from Greek pandora "all-gifted" (or perhaps "giver of all"), from pan "all" (see pan-) + doron "gift," from PIE root *do- "to give" (see date (n.1)).
Pandora's box (1570s) refers to her gift from Zeus, which was foolishly opened by Epimetheus, upon which all the contents escaped. They were said to be the host of human ills (escaping to afflict mankind), or, in a later version, all the blessings of the god (escaping to be lost), except Hope, which alone remained.
实用例句
1. This court case could open a Pandora's box of similar claims.
这宗诉讼案会为类似的索赔开启潘多拉魔盒。来自《权威词典》
2. Pandora hastened to replace the lid.
潘多拉赶快捂上盖子.来自辞典例句
3. It has indeed opened a Pandora's box before which we stand with much trepidation.
这个公式确实打开了潘多拉的盒子,使我们在这个盒子的前面惊慌发抖.来自英汉非文学 - 科技
4. Pandora quickly put the lid back on, but too late.
潘朵拉迅速地把盖子盖回去, 但太迟了.来自互联网
5. Pandora was sent to the earth and was presented to Epimetheus.
