He eats whatever is there and contracts (or makes narrow) the place of others.

他什么都吃，把别人的地盘缩小。

He exposes himself (to danger) who regards his own counsel or opinion as sufficient.

如果一个人认为自己的建议或意见就足够了，他就会使自己(处于危险之中)。

He falls more frequently (or more easily) than flies fall into honey.

他比苍蝇掉到蜂蜜里更频繁(或更容易)。

He fasted for a whole year, and then broke his fast with an onion.

他绝食整整一年，然后用一个洋葱打破了他的绝食。

He finds no ascent to heaven and no seat on earth.

他没有升到天上，也没有坐在地上。

He fled from death, and fell into it.

他从死里逃出来，掉进去了。

He fled from the rain, and sat down under the water-spout.

他从雨中逃出来，坐在水壶嘴下。

He gained no merit (by spending it liberally) nor did he leave it to the right owners.

他没有得到任何好处(慷慨地花钱)，也没有把钱留给正确的所有者。

He gave him the sheep's ear (for his share).

他把羊耳朵给了他(作为他的一份)。

He gave him the vinegar to drink upon the wings of flies.

他给他醋喝在苍蝇的翅膀上。

He gets his passage for nothing, and winks to the wife of the captain (of the ship).

他免费得到了一张船票，向船长的妻子眨了眨眼睛。

He gives advice such as the cat gives to the mouse, or the devil to man.

他给人忠告，就像猫给老鼠或魔鬼给人的忠告一样。

He has a voice in his head, and will certainly give it utterance.

他脑子里有个声音，一定会把它说出来。

He has smoothed his cloak and cleaned his beard.

他把斗篷弄平了，刮干净了胡子。

He inquires about the Beshneen and the person who sowed it.

他询问关于贝什尼恩和播种它的人。