Title: English Proverbs: A 500-Sentence Chinese-English Dictionary for Bilingual Enhancement
1. A stitch in time saves nine. 一针及时,九针省力。
2. Actions speak louder than words. 行动胜于言语。
3. All good things come to an end. 所有美好的事物都有尽头。
4. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. 一日一苹果,医生远离我。
5. Better late than never. 迟到总比不到好。
6. Birds of a feather flock together. 物以类聚,人以群分。
7. Break the ice. 打破僵局。
8. Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched. 不要蛋未孵先数鸡。
9. Every cloud has a silver lining. 每朵乌云都有银边。
10. First comes love, then comes marriage. 先恋爱,后结婚。
11. Give a dog a bad name and hang him. 一旦给狗取了个坏名,就要将它吊死。
12. Haste makes waste. 欲速则不达。
13. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. 如果没问题,别去修理它。
14. It’s an ill wind that blows nobody good. 狂风虽恶,无人得利。
15. Keep an eye on something. 留意某物。
16. Kill two birds with one stone. 一石二鸟。
17. Look before you leap. 三思而后行。
18. Make hay while the sun shines. 太阳当空照,抓紧干。
19. No pain, no gain. 没有痛苦,就没有收获。
20. Out of sight, out of mind. 眼不见,心不烦。
21. Practice makes perfect. 熟能生巧。
22. Prevention is better than cure. 预防胜于治疗。
23. The early bird catches the worm. 早起的鸟儿有虫吃。
24. The pen is mightier than the sword. 文笔胜于武力。
25. Time and tide wait for no man. 时光不等人。
26. Two heads are better than one. 三个臭皮匠,顶个诸葛亮。
27. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. 入乡随俗。
28. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. 老狗学不会新把戏。
29. A rolling stone gathers no moss. 滚石不生苔。
30. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. 一鸟在手,胜过双鸟在林。
31. A good beginning is half the battle. 良好的开端是成功的一半。
32. A friend in need is a friend indeed. 需要朋友时,才是真正的朋友。
33. A man is known by the company he keeps. 知人知面不知心。
34. A man’s best friend is his dog. 男人最好的朋友是他的狗。
35. A picture is worth a thousand words. 一图胜千言。
36. A word to the wise is sufficient. 聪明人一点即明。
37.Actions speak louder than words. 行动胜于言语。
38. All that glitters is not gold. 闪光的未必都是金子。
39. All roads lead to Rome. 条条大路通罗马。
40. An idle mind is the devil’s workshop. 空闲的头脑是魔鬼的工场。
41. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. 预防胜于治疗。
42. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. 灰飞烟灭。
43. Better to be alone than in bad company. 宁可独身,不可同流合污。
44. Better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable. 宁可贫而乐,不可富而苦。
45. Birds of a feather flock together. 物以类聚,人以群分。
46. By the skin of your teeth. 死里逃生。
47. Cast your bread upon the waters. 施恩不望报。
48. Count your chickens before they are hatched. 蛋未孵先数鸡。
49. Don’t cross your bridges before you come to them. 别过早担心未发生的事。
50. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. 不要把所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里。
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500. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. 老狗学不会新把戏。
This comprehensive dictionary of 500 English proverbs with their Chinese translations serves as an excellent resource for those looking to enhance their bilingual abilities. By immersing themselves in these sayings, learners can not only improve their vocabulary but also gain insight into the wisdom and cultural nuances embedded within the English language.