| 释义 |
Examples:Scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours.—respectfully yours (in closing a letter)—know your right shoe from your left (colloquial)—three clans (your own, your mother's, your wife's)—yours sincerely (at the end of a letter)—if you are lazy in your prime, you'll be sorry in your old age—respectfully yours (at the end of a letter)—it's yours exclusively [idiom.]—You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.—Your presence brings light my humble dwelling—lit. sincerity splits open metal and metal (idiom); if you put your heart it, you can break up metal and rocks—Thank you (for your esteemed contribution our discussion).—lit. burn your hand, feel the heat (idiom); arrogance of the powerful—lit. anoint your head with the purest cream (idiom); fig. to enlighten people with perfect wisdom—We are most grateful for your valuable assistance.—don't meddle in affairs that are not part of your position (Confucius)—I've admired your reputation for a long time (idiom); I've been looking forward meeting you.—restrain your grief, accept fate (condolence phrase)—lit. I'm ashamed and dare not (accept the honor); fig. I do not deserve your praise.—congratulations on house-moving or promotion (idiom); Best wishes for your new home!—humble term: I do not deserve your many kindnesses.—stop-loss point, a point at which you make a small loss limit your losses—please give (some of your valuable) attention my task—I appreciate your kindness (conventional reply turn down an offer)—lit. I dare not (accept the honor); fig. I don't deserve your praise—(of distinguished guest) honor my house (firm etc) with your presence—Thank you for having gone out of your way help me.—spread your wings and soar (idiom); develop one's abilities freely—one who can correct a misread or misspelt character and thus be your master—Don't spread abroad the shame of the family, don't believe rumors lightly (common expression); Don't wash your dirty linen in public, don't listen others' gossip.—"I, your father" (in anger, or out of contempt)—in fear and trepidation (idiom); in reverence before your majesty (court formula of humility)—never move your four limbs, can't distinguish the five crops (idiom); living as a parasite—(old) thanks your lucky influence (polite reply to health inquiries)—(lit.) even with your own brother, keep clear accounts—Destiny is inexorable, there is no fleeing it (idiom). Your doom is at hand.—lit. family shames must not be spread abroad (idiom); fig. don't wash your dirty linen in public—the most valuable information (in your recent letter, book etc)—Go your own way, let others say what they like. (popular modern cliche)—may your happiness be as immense as the East Sea [idiom.]— |