常用英语谚语及其含义

1. You can’t have your cake and eat it too.

意思是不能两全其美

2. Actions speak louder than words.

意思是实际行动比言语更能说明问题

3. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

意思是只会工作而不玩乐，会使人变得单调乏味

4. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

意思是每天吃一只苹果能让你远离医生

5. Better safe than sorry.

意思是小心驶得万年船

6. Curiosity killed the cat.

意思是好奇害死猫

7. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

意思是不要孤注一掷

8. Every cloud has a silver lining.

意思是乌云背后有阳光

9. Good things come to those who wait.

意思是耐心等待是有好结果的

10. Honesty is the best policy.

意思是诚实是最好的策略

11. If you can't beat them, join them.

意思是如果你打不败他们，就加入他们

12. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

意思是跟朋友亲近，跟敌人更亲近

13. Laughter is the best medicine.

意思是笑是最好的良药

14. Money doesn't grow on trees.

意思是钱不是从天上掉下来的

15. No pain, no gain.

意思是不劳无获

16. Practice makes perfect.

意思是熟能生巧

17. A watched pot never boils.

意思是心急喝不了热粥

18. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

意思是入乡随俗

19. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.

意思是引人入胜不如引胜入人

20. Zero in on something.

意思是集中注意力抓住某事物