释义 |
Examples:many superficial changes but no departure from the original stand (idiom); plus ça change, plus ça reste la mème chose—lit. the fish and the bear's paw, you can't have both at the same time (idiom, from Mencius); fig. you must choose one or the other—choose (by public appraisal)—choose officials by divination (archaic)—not much choose between the two—choose which Buddha to burn incense to (idiom); fig. to curry favor from the right person—fig. choose the best person available (out of a mediocre bunch)—choose fame over fortune—lit. like a moth flying inthe fire (idiom); fig. to choose a path to certain destruction—choose after consideration—give up life for righteousness (idiom, from Mencius); to choose honor over life—choose sth that costs nothing—adopt (choose to raise a child or animal as one's own)—choose sth. over another to suit one's own convenience—choose the right course and follow it [idiom.]—choose what is good and hold fast to it [idiom.]— |