| 释义 |
Examples:You can't judge a person by appearance, just as you can't measure the sea with a pint pot. [idiom.]—anyone with eyes can see it (idiom); obvious all—lit. foster an ulcer and bequeath a calamity (idiom); tolerating budding evil can only lead to disaster—fig. goods' (or person's) true value can only be determined through comparison—You can't gain knowledge without practical experience (common saying); wisdom only comes with experience—the eye can see nothing worthwhile all around (idiom); arrogant—lit. sandpiper and clam war together (and the fisherman catches both, idiom); fig. neighbors who can't agree lose out a third party—overall brand look or logo that can be patented—listening the words of a wise man can be superior to studying ten years of books—It is hard change one's essential nature (idiom). You can't change who you are.—(posing a question: whether sb, something) can or cannot?—Only an outstanding talent can recognize current trends (idiom). A wise man submits circumstances.—faulted at every turn (idiom); can't get anything right—fig. You can't tell the really dangerous enemy from his external appearance.—crude but simple methods (idiom); use whatever methods you can—without rules, nothing can be done (idiom); one must follow some rules—one who can correct a misread or misspelt character and thus be your master—absolute silence (idiom); not a single voice can be heard—lit. speak of two things on the same day (idiom); to mention things on equal terms (often with negatives: you can't mention X at the same time as Y)—fig. you can't escape responsibility for your actions—If you work at it hard enough, you can grind an iron bar ina needle.—fig. how can we small fry predict the ambitions of the great?—glue something lightly enough that it can be removed later—the sky hangs low over the Yangtze, empty as far as the eye can see (idiom); nothing see to the broad horizon—a wine cup dissolves complaints (idiom); a few drinks can ease social interaction—can talk really well (idiom); the gift of the gab—what's frequently heard can be repeated in detail [idiom.]—lit. like a three-meter high monk , you can't rub his head [idiom.]—can be enjoyed by scholars and lay-people alike [idiom.]—the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him [idiom.]— |