【adage】 - A-level备考词汇

adage

UK:  ['ædɪdʒ]

US:  ['ædɪdʒ]

复数：adages  

n.

1.格言,箴言,古话,谚语

2.俗语

1 . There seems to be a growing sense of entitlement within society, but the adage remains true: "The world does not owe you a living. "
社会上似乎愈来愈多人认为一切都是理所当然，但古谚说得好：「世界并没有欠你什麽而需要养活你。」

2 . A curious friendship of theirs must have been a pointed illustration, indeed, of the old adage that "extremes meet. "
他们之间的友谊一定是一种奇怪的友谊，确实是谚语所谓“刚柔相济”的一个明证。

3 . The old adage, Go West, young man to make your way in the world, is fast becoming Go East, if it has not already.
奔向西方。想要在世界上开辟自己天地的年轻人们，如果你们还没去东方的话，赶快去吧。

4 . The rush across the developing world to stop food leaving the region is a perfect example of the old adage: be careful what you wish for.
在发展中世界，各国政府正在匆忙阻止食品离开本国。它们的举动完美地诠释了一句古老格言：小心你许的愿。

5 . In fact, I still remember the adage Bob used to explain why he took my case for free. He said, "In doing, we learn. "
实际上，我仍记得鲍勃在解释为什么为我免费辩护时所用的格言：“实践长才干。”