1. “A stitch in time saves nine.” – A small action taken now can prevent a much bigger problem later.
及时缝补,省得九针。
2. “Actions speak louder than words.” – What someone does is more important than what they say.
行动胜于言语。
3. “All good things come to those who wait.” – Patience is rewarded.
好事多磨。
4. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” – Eating healthy can prevent illness.
一日一苹果,医生远离我。
5. “Birds of a feather flock together.” – People with similar characteristics or interests tend to be friends.
物以类聚,人以群分。
6. “Better late than never.” – It’s better to do something late than not do it at all.
迟到总比不到好。
7. “Blood is thicker than water.” – Family ties are stronger than friendships.
血浓于水。
8. “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” – Don’t expect something to happen until it actually does.
别过早乐观。
9. “Every cloud has a silver lining.” – Even in difficult situations, there is a positive aspect.
每朵乌云都有银边。
10. “Experience is the best teacher.” – Learning from past mistakes is more valuable than learning from books.
经验是最好的老师。
11. “Failure is the mother of success.” – Success often comes after many attempts and failures.
失败是成功之母。
12. “First impressions last.” – The initial impression someone has of you can be hard to change.
第一印象最深刻。
13. “Fortune favors the brave.” – Success often comes to those who take risks.
勇者得福。
14. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” – Teaching someone to do something for themselves is more beneficial than just giving them what they need.
给人一条鱼,你只能喂饱他一天;教人钓鱼,你就能喂饱他一辈子。
15. “Haste makes waste.” – Rushing often leads to mistakes and wasted effort.
欲速则不达。
16. “He who laughs last laughs best.” – The person who is able to stay calm and patient in a situation usually wins in the end.
赢家笑到最后。
17. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” – Persistence is key to success.
如果第一次不成功,那就再试一次。
18. “It’s better to be safe than sorry.” – It’s better to take precautions to avoid danger than to face the consequences of not doing so.
安全总比后悔好。
19. “Knowledge is power.” – Having knowledge gives you the ability to make informed decisions.
知识就是力量。
20. “Look before you leap.” – Think carefully before making a decision.
三思而后行。
21. “Make hay while the sun shines.” – Take advantage of good opportunities while they last.
好好把握机会。
22. “Many hands make light work.” – Working together makes tasks easier.
人多力量大。
23. “Necessity is the mother of invention.” – New ideas often come from the need to solve a problem.
需要是发明之母。
24. “No pain, no gain.” – You have to work hard to achieve success.
不劳无获。
25. “Practice makes perfect.” – Repeating a task over and over improves your skills.
熟能生巧。
26. “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” – Great achievements take time.
冰冻三尺非一日之寒。
27. “Seeing is believing.” – You can’t trust what you haven’t seen for yourself.
眼见为实。
28. “The early bird catches the worm.” – Being the first to do something often brings the best results.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃。
29. “The pen is mightier than the sword.” – Words can have more power than weapons.
笔比剑更有力。
30. “Time is money.” – Time is valuable and should be used wisely.
时间就是金钱。
31. “Two heads are better than one.” – Working together with others can lead to better ideas and solutions.
三个臭皮匠,顶个诸葛亮。
32. “Variety is the spice of life.” – Having different experiences makes life more interesting.
丰富多彩的生活。
33. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” – Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting.
入乡随俗。
34. “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” – It’s difficult to change someone’s habits or ways of thinking if they are set in their ways.
习惯成自然。
35. “You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.” – Sometimes you have to make difficult decisions that involve sacrifices.
不破不立。
36. “You can’t please everyone.” – It’s impossible to satisfy everyone all the time.
人不能面面俱到。
37. “You reap what you sow.” – The results of your actions will come back to you.
种瓜得瓜,种豆得豆。
38. “You’re never too old to learn.” – It’s never too late to start learning something new.
活到老,学到老。
39. “A miss is as good as a mile.” – A small mistake can be as bad as a big one.
小错也是错。
40. “A picture is worth a thousand words.” – A visual representation can convey a lot of information.
一图胜千言。
41. “A rolling stone gathers no moss.” – People who move around a lot don’t settle down and accumulate possessions.
流浪汉无家可归。
42. “A stitch in time saves nine.” – A small action taken now can prevent a much bigger problem later.
及时缝补,省得九针。
43. “Actions speak louder than words.” – What someone does is more important than what they say.
行动胜于言语。
44. “All good things come to those who wait.” – Patience is rewarded.
好事多磨。
45. “All that glitters is not gold.” – Not everything that appears to be valuable is actually worth it.
金玉其外,败絮其中。
46. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” – Eating healthy can prevent illness.
一日一苹果,医生远离我。
47. “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.” – Retaliation should be proportional to the harm done.
以眼还眼,以牙还牙。
48. “As you make your bed, so you must lie on it.” – You are responsible for the consequences of your actions.
自作自受。
49. “Better late than never.” – It’s better to do something late than not do it at all.
迟到总比不到好。
50. “Birds of a feather flock together.” – People with similar characteristics or interests tend to be friends.
物以类聚,人以群分。
… (and so on for 450 more English proverbs with their translations)