| 释义 |
Examples:lit. dispatch a general is not as effective as to excite a general—One who does not know is not guilty—lit. If the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked (idiom); fig. subordinates imitate their superiors' vices—fig. something that is not critical—(car) accident where the driver is not held responsible—regret not having met earlier (idiom); It is nice to meet you finally.—there is no-one who is not extravagant—fate is unfavorable (idiom); the omens are not good—may also indicate that one is stating a fact that the other person is not aware of—(affectionate form of address for a male who is not very much younger than oneself) my boy—ice or coals, whether hot or cold goes without saying (idiom); fig. sincerity is not expressed in words—lit. name is not in vain (idiom); a fully justified reputation—lit. not have breakfast until the enemy is destroyed—Explaining in words is not as good as teaching by example (idiom). Action speaks louder than words.—the worst sorrow is not as bad as an uncaring heart—It is a great honor meet you and I regret it is not sooner—wine-lover's heart is not in the cup (idiom); a drinker not really interested in alcohol—writing style in which the main subject is not introduced initially—Knowledge is not innate man, how can we overcome doubt?—snow skin mooncake (with a soft casing which is not baked, instead of the traditional baked pastry casing)—being late is not acceptable [idiom.]—an upright man is not afraid of gossip [idiom.]—the weather is not cooperating [idiom.]—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).—lit. mustn't speak of two things on the same day (idiom); not be mentioned in the same breath—lit. doesn't hurt, doesn't tickle (idiom); sth is wrong, but not quite sure what—(adverbial expression indicating that the attention of the subject of the verb is focused on what they are doing, not distracted by anything else)—day that is named but not numbered (on ethnic calendar)—not delay making a decision when a decision is needed—not reciprocate is against etiquette (classical)—every drop returns the public good (idiom); not one penny is misused—character that is unfamiliar or not yet studied—it is not too late [idiom.]—lit. will not be forgotten even after one's teeth fall out—not all gold is sufficiently red (idiom); no-one is perfect—live in plenty without appreciating it (idiom); not to know when one is well off—lit. family shames must not be spread abroad [idiom.]— |