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美国人挂在嘴边的200个句子
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1-----You can't argue with success
Though you may tell someone they are doing something in a wrong way, you have to stop criticizing them if their method works.
成功才能让人信服
2-----Nothing succeeds like success
Like money in a savings account, success seems to compound itself. A person who has a small success expects it to be followed by a bigger one.
没有事物能够像成功那样能够接连不断
3-----The end justifies the means
It does not matter how you succeed. Any method is all right if it works for you. This proverb is not always accepted. Often one hears the opposite, " the end doesn't justifies the means."
Though you may tell someone they are doing something in a wrong way, you have to stop criticizing them if their method works.
成功才能让人信服
2-----Nothing succeeds like success
Like money in a savings account, success seems to compound itself. A person who has a small success expects it to be followed by a bigger one.
没有事物能够像成功那样能够接连不断
3-----The end justifies the means
It does not matter how you succeed. Any method is all right if it works for you. This proverb is not always accepted. Often one hears the opposite, " the end doesn't justifies the means."
黑猫白猫，抓住老鼠的就是好猫
4-----If you can't beat them, join them
If you cannot compete successfully with a person or a group, stop competing and go join them. Then you can share in their success.
如果你不能战胜他们就加入他们
5-----Always a day late and a dollar short
A criticism of a person who never succeeds. The failures may not be drastic but the pattern of small failures is annoying to others, especially in two areas that Americans value as highly as time and money.
4-----If you can't beat them, join them
If you cannot compete successfully with a person or a group, stop competing and go join them. Then you can share in their success.
如果你不能战胜他们就加入他们
5-----Always a day late and a dollar short
A criticism of a person who never succeeds. The failures may not be drastic but the pattern of small failures is annoying to others, especially in two areas that Americans value as highly as time and money.
时间和金钱高于一切
6-----One thing at a time
Concentration leads to success. The person who tires to do too many things at once may fail at all of them.
宁精勿杂
7-----We'll cross that bridge when we come to it
We will not discuss or worry about a future problem. If and when the problem becomes urgent, we will deal with it.
船到桥头自然直
8-----Don't put the cart before the hourse
Do things in a sensible order. For example, do something to impress your boss before you ask for a raise in pay. Don't ask for the raise first.
不要本末倒置
6-----One thing at a time
Concentration leads to success. The person who tires to do too many things at once may fail at all of them.
宁精勿杂
7-----We'll cross that bridge when we come to it
We will not discuss or worry about a future problem. If and when the problem becomes urgent, we will deal with it.
船到桥头自然直
8-----Don't put the cart before the hourse
Do things in a sensible order. For example, do something to impress your boss before you ask for a raise in pay. Don't ask for the raise first.
不要本末倒置
9-----All's fair in love and war
Do not trust a rival or an enemy at all. His or her desire to succeed will overrule everything else. Such a person may lie, cheat, attack or do many other things far more terrible than he or she would normally do.
在爱与战争中一切都是公平的
10-----When in Rome do as the romans do
Flexibility leads to success in unfamiliar circumstances. People may changes their normal way of doing things in order to fit in better with those they are visiting.
入乡随俗
Do not trust a rival or an enemy at all. His or her desire to succeed will overrule everything else. Such a person may lie, cheat, attack or do many other things far more terrible than he or she would normally do.
在爱与战争中一切都是公平的
10-----When in Rome do as the romans do
Flexibility leads to success in unfamiliar circumstances. People may changes their normal way of doing things in order to fit in better with those they are visiting.
入乡随俗
11------Easy does it
Some things require gentleness for success. One should not push too hard. Force may cause damage
Some things require gentleness for success. One should not push too hard. Force may cause damage
顺其自然
12-----The bigger they are, the harder they fall
Do not be discouraged by the size of your problem or the fame of your competitor. (the saying is traced to a boxer preparing to fight an opponent much larger than he was.)
12-----The bigger they are, the harder they fall
Do not be discouraged by the size of your problem or the fame of your competitor. (the saying is traced to a boxer preparing to fight an opponent much larger than he was.)
强壮的不一定强大
13-----All is well that ends well
If we can come to a successful conclusion, let us forget about the pain and mistakes along the way.
13-----All is well that ends well
If we can come to a successful conclusion, let us forget about the pain and mistakes along the way.
结局好，什么都好
14-----Go for it
Go ahead and try to achieve your goal. Don't worry about failing. Similar to this proverb--God provides food to every bird, but he won't cast to its nest, you got to earn it.
14-----Go for it
Go ahead and try to achieve your goal. Don't worry about failing. Similar to this proverb--God provides food to every bird, but he won't cast to its nest, you got to earn it.
努力去追求吧
15-----Every little bit helps
If someone apologizes for giving only a small gift, the recipient may encourage the giver by quoting this proverb. This is especially true if there is a huge job to do or a huge amount of money to be raised from many people.
15-----Every little bit helps
If someone apologizes for giving only a small gift, the recipient may encourage the giver by quoting this proverb. This is especially true if there is a huge job to do or a huge amount of money to be raised from many people.
积少成多（三个臭皮匠，顶过诸葛亮）
16-----Look before you leap
Don't jump into a situation carelessly. You may land in difficulty.
16-----Look before you leap
Don't jump into a situation carelessly. You may land in difficulty.
三思而后行
17-----All that glitters is not gold
Do not be fooled by worthless things that seem valuable or look attractive.
"Fool's gold " is the popular name for a kind of stone that glitters like gold but contains no gold at all.
17-----All that glitters is not gold
Do not be fooled by worthless things that seem valuable or look attractive.
"Fool's gold " is the popular name for a kind of stone that glitters like gold but contains no gold at all.
发光的未必都是金子
18------Curiosity killed the cat
Do not ask too many questions or become too curious about things. You may get yourself into trouble like a cat that does not see the danger in a new situation.
18------Curiosity killed the cat
Do not ask too many questions or become too curious about things. You may get yourself into trouble like a cat that does not see the danger in a new situation.
好奇心害死猫
19-----Don't put all your eggs in one basket
Do not risk everything in one place or on one project. Divide your sources that one failure will not ruin you. Similar to this proverb---Do not use both feet to test the depth of the river.
19-----Don't put all your eggs in one basket
Do not risk everything in one place or on one project. Divide your sources that one failure will not ruin you. Similar to this proverb---Do not use both feet to test the depth of the river.
不要孤注一掷
20-----Don't bite off more than you can chew
Do not attempt something too large for you to handle.
20-----Don't bite off more than you can chew
Do not attempt something too large for you to handle.
不要狮子大开口
21-----Too good to be ture
This is often used to warn abo
21-----Too good to be ture
This is often used to warn abo
太好的未必真实
51-----Love finds a way
Love is considered one of the most powerful and determined forces in the world. Two people in love will "find a way" to get together.
51-----Love finds a way
Love is considered one of the most powerful and determined forces in the world. Two people in love will "find a way" to get together.
在爱的面前没有障碍
52-----Absence makes the heart grow fonder
When lovers are separated, they may think about each other constantly. their love may deepen.
小别胜新婚
52-----Absence makes the heart grow fonder
When lovers are separated, they may think about each other constantly. their love may deepen.
小别胜新婚
53-----Out of sight, out of mind
This is said of someone not considered important or worthy of loyalty. One forgets about that person as soon as he or she is out of sight.
This is said of someone not considered important or worthy of loyalty. One forgets about that person as soon as he or she is out of sight.
眼不见为净
54------Love makes the world go around
Love is the driving force in all of life. Love makes life worth living. If you understand love,you understand everything about life.
54------Love makes the world go around
Love is the driving force in all of life. Love makes life worth living. If you understand love,you understand everything about life.
世界因为有爱而运转
55-----Marry in haste and repent at leisure
Do not rush into any long-term commitment. In the past this meant, "take your time before you commit yourself to a marriage partner." Now it means, "Do not commit yourself to anyone you will be sorry." or it may mean, "Live with a person for a while before marrying him or her." It may also apply to any long-term partnership, such as a joint business venture.
55-----Marry in haste and repent at leisure
Do not rush into any long-term commitment. In the past this meant, "take your time before you commit yourself to a marriage partner." Now it means, "Do not commit yourself to anyone you will be sorry." or it may mean, "Live with a person for a while before marrying him or her." It may also apply to any long-term partnership, such as a joint business venture.
切不可仓促行事
56------Talk is cheap
Talking is not doing, It is easy to talk about a plan, but this gets little respect untill one takes a risk and puts the plan into action.
56------Talk is cheap
Talking is not doing, It is easy to talk about a plan, but this gets little respect untill one takes a risk and puts the plan into action.
纸上谈兵终觉钱，绝知此事要躬行
57-----Love is blind
When people are in love, they do not see each other's faults.
情人眼里出西施.
57-----Love is blind
When people are in love, they do not see each other's faults.
情人眼里出西施.
58-----Time is money
Time can be converted to money, that is, wages are often paid per hour of work. Managers want employees to do things quickly because "time is money." If employees waste time, the company loses money.
Time can be converted to money, that is, wages are often paid per hour of work. Managers want employees to do things quickly because "time is money." If employees waste time, the company loses money.
时间就是金钱
59-----If you're so smart, why ain't you rich
This question implies that intelligence, like time, can be converted into money. It is used to cut down an ordinary person (not a rich one) who has expressed an opinion as if it is the final word on the subject.
59-----If you're so smart, why ain't you rich
This question implies that intelligence, like time, can be converted into money. It is used to cut down an ordinary person (not a rich one) who has expressed an opinion as if it is the final word on the subject.
如果你是聪明人，为什么不能成为富人？
60-----Beggars can't be choosers
Beggars have to accept whatever they get. A poor person has very few choices in life. This harsh reply may be used if people complain about the size or quality of a gift.
60-----Beggars can't be choosers
Beggars have to accept whatever they get. A poor person has very few choices in life. This harsh reply may be used if people complain about the size or quality of a gift.
乞丐只能逆来顺受
61-----The love of money is the root of all evil
Greed will lead a person into many other evils such as cheating, oppression and violence. (one also hears, money is the root of all evil, which places the blame more on money than on greed.)
对钱的贪婪是罪恶的根源
62-----A fool and his money are soon parted
Folly will always show up in the way a fool handles money. Wise people are the ones smart enough to guard money once they have it.
61-----The love of money is the root of all evil
Greed will lead a person into many other evils such as cheating, oppression and violence. (one also hears, money is the root of all evil, which places the blame more on money than on greed.)
对钱的贪婪是罪恶的根源
62-----A fool and his money are soon parted
Folly will always show up in the way a fool handles money. Wise people are the ones smart enough to guard money once they have it.
笨蛋是守不住财富的
63-----It isn't whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game
Playing well and fairly is more important than succeeding. This saying is sometimes used to console someone who has lost a game. The ideas is that in spite of losing, one may still feel like a success if one has played as well as possible.
63-----It isn't whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game
Playing well and fairly is more important than succeeding. This saying is sometimes used to console someone who has lost a game. The ideas is that in spite of losing, one may still feel like a success if one has played as well as possible.
不论输赢，重在参与
64-----Money can't buy happiness
There are some things money just can't buy. This reminds people that money is not an ultimate value although it often is treated as one. The saying may be used as a comment when a wealthy but lonely and wretched person commits suicide.
64-----Money can't buy happiness
There are some things money just can't buy. This reminds people that money is not an ultimate value although it often is treated as one. The saying may be used as a comment when a wealthy but lonely and wretched person commits suicide.
金钱买不到快乐
65-----Nice guys finish last
Success is valued more highly than kindness and politeness. If unkindness and impoliteness contribute to one's success, they are sometimes excused as "toughness" or "what it takes." This is more often applied to men than woman.
65-----Nice guys finish last
Success is valued more highly than kindness and politeness. If unkindness and impoliteness contribute to one's success, they are sometimes excused as "toughness" or "what it takes." This is more often applied to men than woman.
“好人”不一定能成大事
66-----The one who dies with the most toys win
This recent, cynical saying makes fun of three common American desires-- competing, accumulating property, and having fun.
This recent, cynical saying makes fun of three common American desires-- competing, accumulating property, and having fun.
美国人三大夙愿：竞争，财富和享乐。死而无憾。
67-----Just do it
This proverb is actually a recently invented advertising slogan for the Nike Shoe company. It may also be the best three-word summary of American cultural values. It means, "quit being indecisive, Don't bother consulting a lot of people. Don't waste much times on planning. Just do it and do it now.
67-----Just do it
This proverb is actually a recently invented advertising slogan for the Nike Shoe company. It may also be the best three-word summary of American cultural values. It means, "quit being indecisive, Don't bother consulting a lot of people. Don't waste much times on planning. Just do it and do it now.
JUST DO IT^-^
68-----You only go around once in life
Enjoy life, do what you want to do, experience everything
68-----You only go around once in life
Enjoy life, do what you want to do, experience everything
人生路只有一回
101-----Many hands make light work
Cooperation makes a job much easier.
101-----Many hands make light work
Cooperation makes a job much easier.
人多力量大
102-----There is safety in numbers
Do not take large risks all by yourself. Do not walk alone on a dangerous street at night.
102-----There is safety in numbers
Do not take large risks all by yourself. Do not walk alone on a dangerous street at night.
个人英雄主义要不得
103-----Charity begins at home
One should be kind to close relatives before doing good to the community in general.
103-----Charity begins at home
One should be kind to close relatives before doing good to the community in general.
好人好事从身边做起
104-----There is no place like home
Home is the best place in the world. The most relaxing and enjoyable place.
104-----There is no place like home
Home is the best place in the world. The most relaxing and enjoyable place.
没有地方能和家媲美
105-----Silence is consent
Do not stay silent when you see a problem or an injustice. Speak out against it. Say, "Enough is enough." or people will think you do not mind the situation.
沉默＝默许
105-----Silence is consent
Do not stay silent when you see a problem or an injustice. Speak out against it. Say, "Enough is enough." or people will think you do not mind the situation.
沉默＝默许
106-----What goes around comes around
What you do to others, especially if it is bad, will eventually be done to you. As you seek your own success, do not treat other people badly. They may take revenge and spoil your success.
What you do to others, especially if it is bad, will eventually be done to you. As you seek your own success, do not treat other people badly. They may take revenge and spoil your success.
以其人之道还治其人之身
107-----Honesty is the best policy
When one is tempted to cheat, this proverb serves as a reminder of the importance of good character. Honesty brings trust and trust leads to success.
107-----Honesty is the best policy
When one is tempted to cheat, this proverb serves as a reminder of the importance of good character. Honesty brings trust and trust leads to success.
诚实是最好的美德
108-----If the shoe fits, wear it
If an accusation is true, accept the blame. This saying can also mean, " if a suitable opportunity comes to you, take it!"
108-----If the shoe fits, wear it
If an accusation is true, accept the blame. This saying can also mean, " if a suitable opportunity comes to you, take it!"
把我适合自己的
109-----You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink
Even when given an opportunity, some people will not use it. In that case the blame is all on him.
109-----You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink
Even when given an opportunity, some people will not use it. In that case the blame is all on him.
师傅领进门，修行靠个人
110-----You made the bed, you lie in it
You created a certain situation so you are now responsible to take the consequences
110-----You made the bed, you lie in it
You created a certain situation so you are now responsible to take the consequences
一人做事一人当.
111-----The pot calling the kettle black
Since the pot and the kettle are equally black from the cooking fire, the pot has not right to criticize the kettle. This might be used if someone known to be a gossip criticizes someone else for gossiping.
111-----The pot calling the kettle black
Since the pot and the kettle are equally black from the cooking fire, the pot has not right to criticize the kettle. This might be used if someone known to be a gossip criticizes someone else for gossiping.
母不嫌子丑
112-----Don't get mad, get even
When someone treats you badly, do not just get angry, express your anger in action.
When someone treats you badly, do not just get angry, express your anger in action.
气火攻心，不如坦然处之
113-----Get a life
Do not be so unreasonably critical about tiny things. Find something better to do with your time.
113-----Get a life
Do not be so unreasonably critical about tiny things. Find something better to do with your time.
不要斤斤计较琐碎小事，放大生活的意义
114-----My country, right or wrong
I am absolutely loyal to my country whether or not I agree with its policy in a certain area.
114-----My country, right or wrong
I am absolutely loyal to my country whether or not I agree with its policy in a certain area.
无论好坏，这都是我的祖国
115------There are two sides to everything
Never assume that all the blame for a conflict lies on one side, especially if you have heard only one side of the story.
115------There are two sides to everything
Never assume that all the blame for a conflict lies on one side, especially if you have heard only one side of the story.
万事皆有两面性
116-----Forgive and forget
Conflicts should be resolved and ended, not left alone to cause years of regret, bitterness and pain.
116-----Forgive and forget
Conflicts should be resolved and ended, not left alone to cause years of regret, bitterness and pain.
宽恕别人就是宽恕自己
117------Business and pleasure don't mix
When you work, work. When you play, play. It is inefficient and therefore unwise to try to mix the two.
117------Business and pleasure don't mix
When you work, work. When you play, play. It is inefficient and therefore unwise to try to mix the two.
劳时劳，逸时逸
118-----Let a sleeping dog lie
Do not meddle in something that will cause you no trouble if you leave it alone. If you wake up the "dog," it may bite you.
118-----Let a sleeping dog lie
Do not meddle in something that will cause you no trouble if you leave it alone. If you wake up the "dog," it may bite you.
不要惹是生非
119------No man can serve two masters
Divided loyalty will break down sooner or later.
119------No man can serve two masters
Divided loyalty will break down sooner or later.
一仆不能忠于二主
120-----Make it short and sweet
Speak briefly and to the point. We don't have time for the details
120-----Make it short and sweet
Speak briefly and to the point. We don't have time for the details
请言简意赅
121-----What will be will be
Some things cannot be changed or avoided.
121-----What will be will be
Some things cannot be changed or avoided.
世事如此
122-----A friend in need is a friend indeed
My true friend is the one who show loyalty to me by helping me when I am in need.
122-----A friend in need is a friend indeed
My true friend is the one who show loyalty to me by helping me when I am in need.
患难时候见真情
123-----People who live in glass house should not throw stones
Do not attact anyone if you have no way to defend yourself when they attact you in the same way.
123-----People who live in glass house should not throw stones
Do not attact anyone if you have no way to defend yourself when they attact you in the same way.
识时务者为俊杰
124-----Opposites attract
As positive and negative magnets attract each other, so people of very different types attract each other. For example, a quiet woman marries a very outgoing man. These differences have a mixed effect on the couple, partly making them interested in each other but also leading to miscommunication and conflict.
异性相吸
125-----The early bird catches the worm
Punctuality is important. If you want to succeed, arrive early, like the bird that hunts worm
早起的鸟有虫吃
126-----Blood is thicker than water
Blood relationship is stronger than voluntarily chosen friendship. Brothers will stick up for each other against their own friends if they have to. This proverb is not quoted much anymore because kinship is not as highly valued as it used to be.
124-----Opposites attract
As positive and negative magnets attract each other, so people of very different types attract each other. For example, a quiet woman marries a very outgoing man. These differences have a mixed effect on the couple, partly making them interested in each other but also leading to miscommunication and conflict.
异性相吸
125-----The early bird catches the worm
Punctuality is important. If you want to succeed, arrive early, like the bird that hunts worm
早起的鸟有虫吃
126-----Blood is thicker than water
Blood relationship is stronger than voluntarily chosen friendship. Brothers will stick up for each other against their own friends if they have to. This proverb is not quoted much anymore because kinship is not as highly valued as it used to be.
血浓于水
127-----You can't teach an old dog new tricks
Once habits are learned, it is very hard to change them.
127-----You can't teach an old dog new tricks
Once habits are learned, it is very hard to change them.
江山易改,本性难移
128-----To err is human
It is normal for humans to make mistakes and it is godly (or God-like) to forgive them.
128-----To err is human
It is normal for humans to make mistakes and it is godly (or God-like) to forgive them.
人非圣贤,疏能无过
129-----Haste makes waste
Through acting quickly is generally a good thing, acting too quickly may cause troulbe. This proverb is used when someone has done a job carelessly and wrongly. For example, a carpenter in a hurry may cut a board too short and have to throw it away.
129-----Haste makes waste
Through acting quickly is generally a good thing, acting too quickly may cause troulbe. This proverb is used when someone has done a job carelessly and wrongly. For example, a carpenter in a hurry may cut a board too short and have to throw it away.
欲速则不达
130-----Make hay while the sun shines
If you do not seize the opportunity, rain may come and spoil the hay before you get into the barn.
130-----Make hay while the sun shines
If you do not seize the opportunity, rain may come and spoil the hay before you get into the barn.
机不可失,时不再来
131-----If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
Withdraw from an activity if you don't like the conflict and criticism it brings. Let other people do it without you.
131-----If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
Withdraw from an activity if you don't like the conflict and criticism it brings. Let other people do it without you.
懂得让贤
132-----Everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time
This is to tell us that we are all equal.
132-----Everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time
This is to tell us that we are all equal.
我们都是平等的凡人
133-----Life is a pie
It's dished out in large and small pieces and when's gone, it's gone. If we ask for more than our share, we're just begging to be disappointed.
133-----Life is a pie
It's dished out in large and small pieces and when's gone, it's gone. If we ask for more than our share, we're just begging to be disappointed.
知足常乐
134-----Making every minute count
Doing something productive all the time, not letting any time "slip away."
134-----Making every minute count
Doing something productive all the time, not letting any time "slip away."
抓紧每分每秒
135-----A pen is mightier than the sword
A conflict maybe resolved more deeply and effectively by writing the truth than by resorting to violence.
135-----A pen is mightier than the sword
A conflict maybe resolved more deeply and effectively by writing the truth than by resorting to violence.
笔杆子胜过剑(以德服人)
136-----A new broom sweeps clean
A new person in power will change many things and improve the situation. change is better than leaving things as they are.
136-----A new broom sweeps clean
A new person in power will change many things and improve the situation. change is better than leaving things as they are.
新的事物总是充满活力
137-----Tomorrow is another day (or, Tomorrow is a new day.)
No matter how bad things are right now, a person may hope for better prospects in the morning. New opportunities will come.
137-----Tomorrow is another day (or, Tomorrow is a new day.)
No matter how bad things are right now, a person may hope for better prospects in the morning. New opportunities will come.
明天的太阳照样会升起
138-----Opportunity only knocks once
Opportunity is like an unexpected stranger passing by. It knocks on someone's door. If the person fails to answer the door, opportunity goes away and knocks on someone else's door. It does not return to the same person.
138-----Opportunity only knocks once
Opportunity is like an unexpected stranger passing by. It knocks on someone's door. If the person fails to answer the door, opportunity goes away and knocks on someone else's door. It does not return to the same person.
机会永远是给有准备的头脑
139-----Business is business
Do business with strangers as if they were brothers and with brothers as if they were strangers.
139-----Business is business
Do business with strangers as if they were brothers and with brothers as if they were strangers.
公事公办
140-----History repeats itself
There are patterns in history. Nations rise and fall for similar reasons. Nations do not change their ways or learn from the mistakes of others. They repeat them.
There are patterns in history. Nations rise and fall for similar reasons. Nations do not change their ways or learn from the mistakes of others. They repeat them.
历史值得尊敬
141-----People are people
Their human nature is predictable. They respond to stimulus and incentives.
人非圣贤
142-----Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer
A man without enemy is a man without quality. Think not? Even Jesus Christ had many, many enemies.
141-----People are people
Their human nature is predictable. They respond to stimulus and incentives.
人非圣贤
142-----Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer
A man without enemy is a man without quality. Think not? Even Jesus Christ had many, many enemies.
让你的朋友亲近你,让你的敌人更近
143-----Better late than never
Though being on time is better than being late, doing something late is better than giving up or doing nothing.
143-----Better late than never
Though being on time is better than being late, doing something late is better than giving up or doing nothing.
晚做总比不做好
144-----Punish one, teach a hundred
People problems sometimes must be dealt with harshly. When you make an example of someone, make sure that everyone knows what the lesson is.
杀一儆百
145-----Attitude is everything
A pessimist sees a glass half-empty, An optimist sees it half-full.
态度决定一切
146-----Like father, like son
A son will be like his father. This may be quoted whenever the son has done something that reminds people of the father. Whether it is good or bad.
144-----Punish one, teach a hundred
People problems sometimes must be dealt with harshly. When you make an example of someone, make sure that everyone knows what the lesson is.
杀一儆百
145-----Attitude is everything
A pessimist sees a glass half-empty, An optimist sees it half-full.
态度决定一切
146-----Like father, like son
A son will be like his father. This may be quoted whenever the son has done something that reminds people of the father. Whether it is good or bad.
有其父必有其子
147-----When the cat's away the mice will play
People will take advantage of a situation if they can. Employees will get lazy if the supervisor is not keeping an eye on them. A teenage son or daughter might hold a wild party at home during a weekend when the parents have gone out of town.
147-----When the cat's away the mice will play
People will take advantage of a situation if they can. Employees will get lazy if the supervisor is not keeping an eye on them. A teenage son or daughter might hold a wild party at home during a weekend when the parents have gone out of town.
山中无老虎,猴子称大王
148-----Praise when praise is due (sometimes even when it isn't)
Do not criticise beyond necessity and seldom in public. And always precede criticism with a few words of praise.
148-----Praise when praise is due (sometimes even when it isn't)
Do not criticise beyond necessity and seldom in public. And always precede criticism with a few words of praise.
不要吝啬给予表扬
149-----Turnabout is fair play
If a person is taking advantage of someone else, the situation may change. The one on top may end up on the bottom. Then the one who has turned the tables will say, "I am only doing to you what you did to me.
149-----Turnabout is fair play
If a person is taking advantage of someone else, the situation may change. The one on top may end up on the bottom. Then the one who has turned the tables will say, "I am only doing to you what you did to me.
风水轮流转
150-----Here today, gone tomorrow
Things may change quickly. This is said as a criticism of a person who changes quickly for no good reason. It may also be said of a thing or situation which does not last. Change is not good when it indicates unreliability.
150-----Here today, gone tomorrow
Things may change quickly. This is said as a criticism of a person who changes quickly for no good reason. It may also be said of a thing or situation which does not last. Change is not good when it indicates unreliability.
今天不只明天事
151-----Will wonders never cease?
Said when someone has done something untypical of him or her and much better than was expected. It may also be used of a technological breakthrough.
151-----Will wonders never cease?
Said when someone has done something untypical of him or her and much better than was expected. It may also be used of a technological breakthrough.
奇迹永无止境吗?
152-----Do not stand out, fit in
make no long-term, close friendships with any colleague., but be cordial to all. 不要置身事外
153-----There is no morality in struggles for power
In struggles for power, your judgements should be based entirely on self-interest and finding as direct and economical a route to your goal as possible.
争取权力时不讲善心
154-----Natural law is blind
Just like water, cleaness and refreshes without any distinction, and without any judgement either.
make no long-term, close friendships with any colleague., but be cordial to all. 不要置身事外
153-----There is no morality in struggles for power
In struggles for power, your judgements should be based entirely on self-interest and finding as direct and economical a route to your goal as possible.
争取权力时不讲善心
154-----Natural law is blind
Just like water, cleaness and refreshes without any distinction, and without any judgement either.
大自然没有条条框框
155-----The more things change, the more they stay the same
Said when an apparent change is only superficial.
155-----The more things change, the more they stay the same
Said when an apparent change is only superficial.
万变不离其中
156-----Happiness is a choice and misery is optional
The way we choose to see the world creates the world we see.
156-----Happiness is a choice and misery is optional
The way we choose to see the world creates the world we see.
快乐和悲伤都是一种选择
157-----The leopard cannot change his spots
Some people are not willing or able to change their chartacter. This is said when a notoriously bad person tries to change but fails into the same mistake all over again.
江山易改,本性难移
158-----Man proposes, God disposes
Human beings make their plans but God determines whether they succeed or not.
谋事在人,成事在天
159-----A live dog is better than a dead lion
It may be better to run away like a scared dog with its tail between its legs than to stand and fight to the death like a courageous lion.
157-----The leopard cannot change his spots
Some people are not willing or able to change their chartacter. This is said when a notoriously bad person tries to change but fails into the same mistake all over again.
江山易改,本性难移
158-----Man proposes, God disposes
Human beings make their plans but God determines whether they succeed or not.
谋事在人,成事在天
159-----A live dog is better than a dead lion
It may be better to run away like a scared dog with its tail between its legs than to stand and fight to the death like a courageous lion.
至少还活着
160-----It's a woman's prerogative to change her mind
Since women are often considered more emotional and less logical than men, and since emotions are more changeable than reasons, women are allowed to change their minds.
女人善变
161-----Spare the rod and spoil the child
An undisciplined child will turn out to be a rotten person. Many parents think that any physical punishment of children is abusive, while many others think that without it, children grow up to be morally retarded.
160-----It's a woman's prerogative to change her mind
Since women are often considered more emotional and less logical than men, and since emotions are more changeable than reasons, women are allowed to change their minds.
女人善变
161-----Spare the rod and spoil the child
An undisciplined child will turn out to be a rotten person. Many parents think that any physical punishment of children is abusive, while many others think that without it, children grow up to be morally retarded.
棒棍之下出孝子
162-----Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me
A taunt used by people claiming that an insult did not affect them.
任何辱骂都无法伤害我
163-----The worm turns
Everything chnages. Do not expect situations or people to stay the same for very long.
162-----Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me
A taunt used by people claiming that an insult did not affect them.
任何辱骂都无法伤害我
163-----The worm turns
Everything chnages. Do not expect situations or people to stay the same for very long.
万物都在改变着
164-----You are what you eat
A nation's diet can be more revealing than it's art or literature.
165-----Marriages are made in heaven
God is the source of human love and the one who destines two individuals to be married. This proverb is going out of fashion since it goes against individual freedom.
166-----If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours
If you do something good for me, I should do something good for you.
以其之道还之彼身
167-----Office politics are secret and dirty and there is never an end to it
To survive, be patient--watch, listen and say little; to win, be patient--survive, plan and then strike swiftly.
164-----You are what you eat
A nation's diet can be more revealing than it's art or literature.
165-----Marriages are made in heaven
God is the source of human love and the one who destines two individuals to be married. This proverb is going out of fashion since it goes against individual freedom.
166-----If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours
If you do something good for me, I should do something good for you.
以其之道还之彼身
167-----Office politics are secret and dirty and there is never an end to it
To survive, be patient--watch, listen and say little; to win, be patient--survive, plan and then strike swiftly.
办公室的钩心斗角永不停歇,少说话,多做事,静观其变为上策
168-----Work smarter, not harder
Get others to do as much as they can for you.
168-----Work smarter, not harder
Get others to do as much as they can for you.
做事用巧劲不要用蛮力
169-----Time heals all wounds
The damage done by a conflict is like a wound that will heal naturally over time if it is not re-injured.
169-----Time heals all wounds
The damage done by a conflict is like a wound that will heal naturally over time if it is not re-injured.
时间可以治愈一切痛苦
170-----No news is good news
If a friend is travelling and one does not hear from him/her, one may assume that everything is going well. As another proverb says, Bad news travels fast.
坏事传千里
171-----Time marches on
Time is marching to its own drumbeat. It does not slow down or stop for anyone.
时不待人
172-----Keeping up with Joneses
This means buying things that you see your neighbors buying. That way you look like just as much a success as they do.
173-----A man may work from sun to sun, but woman's work is never done
Men may have to work long days but they can go home to rest in the evening. Women can never get away from what used to be called "women's work," such as cooking and cleaning.
男人终有休息时,女人却要一直操劳下去
174-----The sooner the better
A wish for quick action or quick change. Once a decision has been made, there is no point in waiting to carry it out.
满工出细活
175-----A good captain goes down with his ship
The captain remains on board his ship even when all hope to save it is lost.
好船长宣言:船在人在 船亡人亡
176-----Every cloud has a silver lining
Even bad situations will contain something good if we look for it. Clouds are considered symbols of undersirable things. The bright edge of a dark clouds is like something good that can cheer us up.
170-----No news is good news
If a friend is travelling and one does not hear from him/her, one may assume that everything is going well. As another proverb says, Bad news travels fast.
坏事传千里
171-----Time marches on
Time is marching to its own drumbeat. It does not slow down or stop for anyone.
时不待人
172-----Keeping up with Joneses
This means buying things that you see your neighbors buying. That way you look like just as much a success as they do.
173-----A man may work from sun to sun, but woman's work is never done
Men may have to work long days but they can go home to rest in the evening. Women can never get away from what used to be called "women's work," such as cooking and cleaning.
男人终有休息时,女人却要一直操劳下去
174-----The sooner the better
A wish for quick action or quick change. Once a decision has been made, there is no point in waiting to carry it out.
满工出细活
175-----A good captain goes down with his ship
The captain remains on board his ship even when all hope to save it is lost.
好船长宣言:船在人在 船亡人亡
176-----Every cloud has a silver lining
Even bad situations will contain something good if we look for it. Clouds are considered symbols of undersirable things. The bright edge of a dark clouds is like something good that can cheer us up.
每朵乌云都有银环环绕(当上帝为你关上门,一定会为你开扇窗)
177-----The exception proves the rule
Though we are making an exception and breaking the rule in this one case, we do it only becasue the circumstances are so unusual.
万事总有例外
178-----Shop till you drop
Shopping is a form of considering options. People think this is fun so they keep doing it untill they are worn out.
179-----The devil can quote scripture
A quotation from an authoritative book or person cannot always be trusted. The quote may be distorted or incorrectly applied.
魔鬼也会撰写经
180-----Hindsight is always 20/20
Looking back on the past, it is easy for anyone to see what should have been done even though it was impossible for anyone to see it at the time. ("20/20 vision" is an eye doctor's term for eyes that see perfectly.)
后见之明总是对的
181-----The good die young
Life is not always fair. Some very fine people die at a young age though it seems they were so good they deserved to live longer.
英年早逝
182-----Power corrupts
When people are put into positions of power, they gradually forget what life is like for ordinary people. They become more likely to abuse their power, perhaps without even realizing it.
权力导致腐败
183-----Half a loaf is better than no bread at all
Sometimes we will not be able to get all we want or hope for. As such times of only partial success, we should look on bright side and be glad for what we got.
有,总比没好
184-----A house divided against itself cannot stand
Unity is the strength that preserves a family or a nation.
177-----The exception proves the rule
Though we are making an exception and breaking the rule in this one case, we do it only becasue the circumstances are so unusual.
万事总有例外
178-----Shop till you drop
Shopping is a form of considering options. People think this is fun so they keep doing it untill they are worn out.
179-----The devil can quote scripture
A quotation from an authoritative book or person cannot always be trusted. The quote may be distorted or incorrectly applied.
魔鬼也会撰写经
180-----Hindsight is always 20/20
Looking back on the past, it is easy for anyone to see what should have been done even though it was impossible for anyone to see it at the time. ("20/20 vision" is an eye doctor's term for eyes that see perfectly.)
后见之明总是对的
181-----The good die young
Life is not always fair. Some very fine people die at a young age though it seems they were so good they deserved to live longer.
英年早逝
182-----Power corrupts
When people are put into positions of power, they gradually forget what life is like for ordinary people. They become more likely to abuse their power, perhaps without even realizing it.
权力导致腐败
183-----Half a loaf is better than no bread at all
Sometimes we will not be able to get all we want or hope for. As such times of only partial success, we should look on bright side and be glad for what we got.
有,总比没好
184-----A house divided against itself cannot stand
Unity is the strength that preserves a family or a nation.
185-----Easy said than done
We promise according to our hope but we perform according to our fear.
说来简单做来难
186-----A dog is a man's best friend
Dogs are know for their loyalty. Their friendship is more reliable than the friendship of people.
狗是人类的朋友
187-----Practice makes perfect
Effort brings improvement and success.
熟能生巧
188-----Where there is a will, there's a way
Any problem can be solved if one is determined enough.
有智者,事尽成
189-----He who laughs last, laughs best
If a person does wrong to someone and laughs at him or her, the victim will look for a way to get revenge. When revenge is taken, the victim gets the last laugh, defeating the other person.
谁笑到最后,谁笑得最好
190-----It takes two to make a quarrel
Avoid a fight if you can. An insult does not become a fight unless it is answered by an insult.
一张嘴是吵不起来的(多一事不如少一事)
We promise according to our hope but we perform according to our fear.
说来简单做来难
186-----A dog is a man's best friend
Dogs are know for their loyalty. Their friendship is more reliable than the friendship of people.
狗是人类的朋友
187-----Practice makes perfect
Effort brings improvement and success.
熟能生巧
188-----Where there is a will, there's a way
Any problem can be solved if one is determined enough.
有智者,事尽成
189-----He who laughs last, laughs best
If a person does wrong to someone and laughs at him or her, the victim will look for a way to get revenge. When revenge is taken, the victim gets the last laugh, defeating the other person.
谁笑到最后,谁笑得最好
190-----It takes two to make a quarrel
Avoid a fight if you can. An insult does not become a fight unless it is answered by an insult.
一张嘴是吵不起来的(多一事不如少一事)
191-----Let bygones be bygones
Do not bring up an old problem. Pretent it never happened.
191-----Let bygones be bygones
Do not bring up an old problem. Pretent it never happened.
事情过去了就让它过去吧
192-----Two wrongs don't make a right
If someone does a wrong to you, react with justice, not by doing something vicious. (He did wrong to you, but you do right in response.
以德报怨
193-----Crime does not pay
Though crime appears to have benefits, this is an illusion. for example, shoplifting seems like an easy way to get things one wants, but crime always puts the criminal in danger of punishment.
Do not bring up an old problem. Pretent it never happened.
191-----Let bygones be bygones
Do not bring up an old problem. Pretent it never happened.
事情过去了就让它过去吧
192-----Two wrongs don't make a right
If someone does a wrong to you, react with justice, not by doing something vicious. (He did wrong to you, but you do right in response.
以德报怨
193-----Crime does not pay
Though crime appears to have benefits, this is an illusion. for example, shoplifting seems like an easy way to get things one wants, but crime always puts the criminal in danger of punishment.
犯罪不会有好下场
194-----So far so good
Said by or to someone who is carrying out a plan taking one step at a time. Confidence increases with each step.
截至目前,一切尚可
195-----Two is company and three is a crowd
This may be used when two people are talking and a third, unwanted person approaches.
两个和尚抬水吃,三个和尚没水吃
196-----Innocent untill proven guilty
In a court of law, the accused person is presumed innocent at the start. The burden of proof always rests on the accuser, not the accused. The jury will not convict the person unless the proof is clear.
194-----So far so good
Said by or to someone who is carrying out a plan taking one step at a time. Confidence increases with each step.
截至目前,一切尚可
195-----Two is company and three is a crowd
This may be used when two people are talking and a third, unwanted person approaches.
两个和尚抬水吃,三个和尚没水吃
196-----Innocent untill proven guilty
In a court of law, the accused person is presumed innocent at the start. The burden of proof always rests on the accuser, not the accused. The jury will not convict the person unless the proof is clear.
197-----The devil made me do it
I am not to blame for what I did. I could not help it. Some power outside of me was forcing me to act in that way. This is playfully used as an excuse by people who know they have done something wrong but want to avoid the penalty.
鬼使神差
198-----Home is where the heart is
Home is wherever ones loved ones are. The size or appearance of a house does not make it a home or keep it from being a home.
家之所在,心之所在
199-----Time and tide wait for no man
When something's time has come, it will happen and nothing can stop it. It is like an ocean tide coming in to the shore.
时不待人
200-----Home, sweet home
This phrase reminds people of the ideal home--It should be a place of warmth, love and joy.
I am not to blame for what I did. I could not help it. Some power outside of me was forcing me to act in that way. This is playfully used as an excuse by people who know they have done something wrong but want to avoid the penalty.
鬼使神差
198-----Home is where the heart is
Home is wherever ones loved ones are. The size or appearance of a house does not make it a home or keep it from being a home.
家之所在,心之所在
199-----Time and tide wait for no man
When something's time has come, it will happen and nothing can stop it. It is like an ocean tide coming in to the shore.
时不待人
200-----Home, sweet home
This phrase reminds people of the ideal home--It should be a place of warmth, love and joy.
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