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Examples:the two cannot exist together (idiom); irreconcilable differences—lit. want sth in haste, but cannot get there (idiom, from Analects); more haste, less speed—show no understanding of the times (idiom); cannot adapt to current circumstances—The well-fed cannot know how the starving suffer (idiom).—lit. the eye cannot bear see it (idiom); a scene too pitiful to behold—The cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice (idiom); You won't get anywhere without equipment.—If one does not know any better, one cannot be held responsible—lit. the whip cannot reach (idiom); beyond one's influence—cannot (see, hear, understand, as verb complement)—Water that is too clear has few fish, and one who is too critical has few friends (idiom); You cannot expect everyone be squeaky clean.—the benevolent man cannot be rich and vice versa (idiom, from Mencius). It is easier for a camel go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 19:24).—graduates who cannot break away from campus life—(posing a question: whether sb, something) can or cannot?—clear water, so few fish (idiom); You cannot expect everyone be squeaky clean.—lit. the eye cannot see the eyelashes (idiom); fig. unable see one's own faults—lit. father a lion, son cannot be a dog (honorific); With a distinguished father such as you, the son is sure do well.—the eye cannot take it all in (idiom); too many good things see—If one man holds the pass, ten thousand cannot pass (idiom); One man can hold the pass against ten thousand enemies—lit. without wind there cannot be waves (idiom); there must be a reason—the benevolent man cannot be rich (idiom, from Mencius). It is easier for a camel go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 19:24).—the rich man cannot be benevolent (idiom, from Mencius). It is easier for a camel go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 19:24).—water once spilt cannot be retrieved (idiom); irreversible change—lit. strong dragon cannot repress a snake (idiom); fig. a local gangster who is above the law—no stronghold one cannot overcome (idiom); conquer every obstacle—one cannot achieve glory and wealth without having been through trials and tribulations (proverb)—the dead cannot testify (idiom); dead men tell no tales—death cannot wipe out the crimes (idiom); dreadful crimes that rankled even after the perpetrator is dead—unable reach a decision (idiom); cannot agree on the right choice—lit. even a prairie fire cannot destroy the grass - it grows again when the breeze blows (proverb)—lit. you cannot get fat with only one mouthful (proverb)—a horse cannot get fat without an extra ration, a man cannot get rich without an extra income [idiom.]—You can't judge a person by appearance, just as you can't measure the sea with a pint pot. [idiom.]—lit. An interval of time is worth an ounce of gold, money cannot buy you time. [idiom.]—(conventional letter ending) words cannot fully express what is in my heart [idiom.]—the heart desperately wants understand how to do sth but cannot [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.—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—the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him [idiom.]—can be enjoyed by scholars and lay-people alike [idiom.]—lit. like a three-meter high monk , you can't rub his head [idiom.]—what's frequently heard can be repeated in detail [idiom.]— |