A COLLECTION OF GOOD WORDS
英国谚语
English Proverbs
Well, a friend in need is a friend indeed.
嗯，患难见真情。
Why pay for the cow when the milk is free?
牛奶是免费的，为什么还要为奶牛付钱?
While the cat is away, the mice will play.
猫儿不在，老鼠成精。
An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
以眼还眼，以牙还牙。
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
布丁的好坏要看吃了多少。
Zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse.
无知的狂热是脱缰之马。
The nest of the blind bird is made by God.
瞎子的窝是神所造的。
Curses, like chickens, come home to roost.
诅咒就像鸡一样，会有报应。
The nearer the bone, the sweeter the meat.
骨头越靠近，肉越甜。
It is an ill bird that fouls its own nest.
家丑不可外扬。
It is a poor mouse that has only one hole.
只有一个洞的老鼠是可怜的。
A little body often harbours a great soul.
浓缩的都是精品。
KEEP EXPLORING
沿着这个主题，再读几句。
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。
A blind man will not thank you for a looking-glass.
盲人不会感谢你给他一面镜子。
Learn wisdom by the follies of others.
从旁人的愚行中学到聪明。
Cowards die many times, but a brave man only dies once.
懦夫死多次，勇士只死一次。
There is no better looking-glass than an old friend.
没有比老朋友更好的镜子了。