| 释义 |
Examples:open and candid (idiom); not hiding anything—can't reach the high or accept the low (idiom); not good enough for a high post, but too proud take a low one—not even enough land stand an awl (idiom); absolutely destitute—start but not finish (idiom); to fail to carry things through—lit. mysteries of heaven must not be revealed (idiom); must not be revealed—The will is there, but not the strength (idiom, from Confucian Analects).—worthwhile (often in rhetorical questions, implying not worthwhile)—lit. mustn't speak of two things on the same day (idiom); not be mentioned in the same breath—Do not do others what you would not have them do to you.—real location (not a film studio set or theater)—lit. slow no aid urgent (idiom); slow measures will not address a critical situation—fig. one should not go back one's past experiences (of love, job etc)—not according with decorum (idiom); scandalous—light (of food, not greasy or strongly flavored)—not act against an evil so as to prevent harm to innocents—empty-handed (idiom); fig. not receiving anything—less capable than desirable (idiom); not as strong as one would wish—Explaining in words is not as good as teaching by example (idiom). Action speaks louder than words.—turn a deaf ear to (idiom); to pretend not to hear—lit. do not begrudge gems of wisdom (idiom, humble expr.); fig. Please give me your frank opinion.—lit. start off leniently (idiom); please do not be too strict with me—It is a great honor meet you and I regret it is not sooner—(coll.) not at all (humble expression denying compliment)—wine-lover's heart is not in the cup (idiom); a drinker not really interested in alcohol—ten thousand deaths will not prevent me (idiom); ready risk life and limb to help out—do everything oneself (idiom); not to allow others in on the act—forget and not bear recriminations (idiom); to let bygones be bygones—set up on high (idiom); not in touch with reality—natural economy (exchange of goods by bartering not involving money)—common term for non-Han peoples in former times, not exclusively derogatory—snow skin mooncake (with a soft casing which is not baked, instead of the traditional baked pastry casing)—not including sth. (when counting or listing)— |