大人物的美味,穷人的眼泪
通常来说谚语是人民群众口头流传的习用的固定语句,用简单通俗的话来反映深刻的道理,它们表达了人们丰富的社会生活经验,闪耀着人民智慧的光芒。因此,我非常想知道,某些谚语是不是也带给你一点生活的感触?你能将所想与我们一起分享么?
1. The dainties of the great are the tears of the poor.
大人物的美味是穷人的眼泪。
2. The darkest hour is that before the dawn.
黎明前是最黑暗的时刻。
3. The day has eyes, the night has ears.
日有眼,夜有耳。
4. The devil can cite the Scriptures for his purpose.
魔鬼替其狡辩,也会引经据点。
5. The devil is good when he is pleased.
魔鬼高兴,也发善心。
6. The devil is not so black as he is painted.
魔鬼不像所描绘的那么黑。
7. The devil may get in by the keyhole, but the door won't let him out.
魔鬼乘虚而入,开门撵它不出。
8. The doctor is often more to be feared than the disease.
医生往往比疾病更令人生畏。
9. The creditor has always a better memory than the detor.
放债人的记性比借债人好。
10. The best of all governments is that which teaches us to govern ourselves.
最好的政府是教导我们管理自己。