proverb
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A proverb is a short sentence that people often quote, because it gives advice or tells you something about life. 谚语
An old Arab proverb says, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
有一句古老的阿拉伯谚语说：“我敌人的敌人是我的朋友。”
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proverb /ˈprɒvɜːb/ (proverbs)
剑桥词典
- a short sentence , etc., usually known by many people , stating something commonly experienced or giving advice
谚语，格言
The appetite , says the proverb, grows with eating . 俗话说，吃得越多，胃口越大。
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] There is an old Arab proverb that everything you write or speak should pass through three gates : Is this kind ? Is this necessary ? Is this true ? 有句古老的阿拉伯谚语说，你写的或说的每句话都得经过三道关：这是出于善意的吗？这是必要的吗？这是真的吗？ 返回 proverb