他在荒野中生存的故事令人难以置信。
His ___tale of survival in the wilderness was hard to believe.
老水手关于海怪的故事让孩子们听得入迷。
The old sailor's ___tale about a sea monster captivated the children.
她编了个错过公交车的借口来解释她的迟到。
She told me some ___tale about missing the bus to explain her lateness.