A COLLECTION OF GOOD WORDS
英国谚语
English Proverbs
An empty hand is no lure for a hawk.
空手对老鹰没有吸引力。
It takes two blows to make a battle.
打一仗要打两拳。
An illiterate king is a crowned ass.
不识字的国王是头戴王冠的驴子。
A penny soul never came to twopence.
一便士的灵魂永远不会变成两便士。
If you swear you will catch no fish.
如果你发誓你不会钓到鱼。
To use a steam-hammer to crack nuts.
用蒸汽锤敲开螺母。
Noble birth is a poor dish at table.
高贵的出身是餐桌上的一道菜。
Don't trust the Greek bearing gifts.
不要相信带着礼物的希腊人。
Danger is next neighbor to security.
危险是安全的近邻。
When the wine is in, the wit is out.
酒后吐真言。
Half a loaf is better than no bread.
半条面包总比没有好。
What can't be cured, must be endured.
不能治愈的，必须忍受。
KEEP EXPLORING
沿着这个主题，再读几句。
There is no better looking-glass than an old friend.
没有比老朋友更好的镜子了。
The start of a journey should never be mistaken for success.
一段旅程的开始绝不应被误认为是成功。
A bold attempt is half of success.
勇敢的尝试是成功的一半。
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
在你学会游泳之前，不要靠近水。
Learn wisdom by the follies of others.
从旁人的愚行中学到聪明。