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高考英语俚语与俗语练习题30题(带答案)

高考英语俚语与俗语练习题30题(带答案)

高考英语俚语与俗语练习题30题(带答案)1. If someone says “It's a piece of cake.”, what does he mean?A. It's very difficultB. It's very easyC. It's very expensiveD. It's very boring答案:B解析:“a piece of cake”是一个常见的美国俚语,意思是非常容易。

来源可能是因为蛋糕是比较容易获取和享用的东西,在这个语境中表示某事很轻松,而不是困难、昂贵或者无聊。

2. “He's a couch potato.” What kind of person is he?A. A person who likes to exercise a lotB. A person who likes to lie on the couch and watch TV all dayC. A person who likes to cookD. A person who likes to read books答案:B解析:“couch potato”指的是那些整天躺在沙发上看电视的人。

这个俚语来源于人们长时间坐在沙发(couch)上像土豆(potato)一样不动的形象,这里表示喜欢整天躺着看电视而不怎么活动的人,不是喜欢运动、做饭或者读书的人。

3. When someone says “Break a leg!”, he is actually _.A. wishing you bad luckB. asking you to break your legC. wishing you good luckD. making fun of you答案:C解析:“Break a leg!”是美国英语中的一个俚语,虽然字面意思是摔断腿,但实际上是在祝愿对方好运。

高中英语英语俗语用法单选50题(含答案)

高中英语英语俗语用法单选50题(含答案)

高中英语英语俗语用法单选50题(含答案)1."He is as busy as a bee." What does this idiom mean?A.very lazyB.very angryC.very busyD.very sad答案:C。

“as busy as a bee”意思是“非常忙碌”。

A 选项“very lazy”是“非常懒惰”;B 选项“very angry”是“非常生气”;D 选项“very sad”是“非常伤心”。

本题考查英语俗语的含义,无特定语法点。

2."She is as gentle as a lamb." What does this idiom mean?A.very cruelB.very shyC.very gentleD.very loud答案:C。

“as gentle as a lamb”意思是“非常温柔”。

A 选项“very cruel”是“非常残忍”;B 选项“very shy”是“非常害羞”;D 选项“very loud”是“非常大声”。

本题考查英语俗语的含义,无特定语法点。

3."He is a wolf in sheep's clothing." What does this idiom mean?A.a kind personB.a brave personC.a dangerous person pretending to be harmlessD.a stupid person答案:C。

“a wolf in sheep's clothing”意思是“披着羊皮的狼”,即一个危险的人假装无害。

A 选项“a kind person”是“一个善良的人”;B 选项“a brave person”是“一个勇敢的人”;D 选项“a stupid person”是“一个愚蠢的人”。

本题考查英语俗语的含义,无特定语法点。

高考俚语俗语单选30题

高考俚语俗语单选30题

高考俚语俗语单选30题1. Tom said he was “on fire” today. What does “on fire” mean in this context?A. angryB. very hotC. extremely successful or performing very wellD. on the verge of a breakdown答案:C。

“on fire”在俚语中通常表示“极其成功或表现非常好”。

选项A“angry”是生气;选项B“very hot”是非常热;选项D“on the verge of a breakdown”是处于崩溃的边缘。

在这个语境中,Tom 说自己今天“on fire”,结合文化背景,这个短语常用来形容人状态极佳,表现出色。

2. When Mary said she was “down to earth”, what does it imply?A. humble and practicalB. living on the ground floorC. feeling sad and depressedD. being interested in gardening答案:A。

“down to earth”意思是“谦逊务实的”。

选项B“living on the ground floor”是住在一楼;选项C“feeling sad and depressed”是感到悲伤和沮丧;选项D“being interested in gardening”是对园艺感兴趣。

这个短语在文化中常用来形容人不浮夸,脚踏实地。

3. “He is a big cheese.” What does this sentence mean?A. He is a large piece of cheese.B. He is an important person.C. He is good at making cheese.D. He is fond of eating cheese.答案:B。

高中英语谚语练习题50题答案解析版

高中英语谚语练习题50题答案解析版

高中英语谚语练习题50题答案解析版1. “_____ is the mother of success.” Which word should be filled in the blank?A. FailureB. LazinessC. HappinessD. Wealth答案:A。

解析:“Failure is the mother of success.”的意思是“失败是成功之母”。

这是一句非常著名的谚语,来源广泛流传于英语文化中。

在这个题目语境中,根据谚语的含义,失败往往能给人带来经验教训,从而成为通往成功的垫脚石,而懒惰(Laziness)、幸福(Happiness)、财富(Wealth)都不符合这个逻辑。

2. “The early bird _____ the worm.” What should be the missing word?A. catchesB. missesC. ignoresD. hates答案:A。

解析:“The early bird catches the worm.”的含义是“早起的鸟儿有虫吃”,这是鼓励人们勤奋、积极主动的谚语。

来源是英语民间智慧的积累。

在本题中,早起的鸟能抓到虫子,表达了先行动就会有收获,错过(misses)、忽视(ignores)、讨厌(hates)都不符合谚语意义。

3. “No pains, no _____.” Which is the correct word?A. gainsB. lossesC. shamesD. blames答案:A。

解析:“No pains, no gains.”意思是“没有付出就没有收获”。

这是被广泛认可的励志谚语,反映了努力和回报之间的关系,是英语文化中激励人们勤奋努力的话语。

在本题语境中,没有痛苦((努力)就没有收获,损失((losses)、羞耻((shames)、责备((blames)都与谚语意义不符。

高中英语谚语情景交际单选题汇编及答案

高中英语谚语情景交际单选题汇编及答案

高中英语谚语情景交际单选题汇编及答案(名师精选真题实战练习,建议下载练习)单选题(1)1. —Jack still can‘t help being anxious about his job interview.—Lack of self-confidence is his______, I am afraid.A. Achilles‘ heelB. child‘s playC. green fingersD. last straw2. —Why didn‘t you invite Jo hn to your birthday party? —Well, you know he‘s _______ .A. an early birdB. a wet blanketC. a lucky dogD. a tough nut3. —I know he is right, but I can‘t stand his saying so. —Oh, he is straightforward, but _________.A. a great talker is a great liarB. a good medicine tastes bitterC. a constant guest is never welcomeD. a bad workman always blames his tools4. —What do you think if we put both John and Jack in charge of the work? —Just John is OK. _____, you know.A. Every dog has his dayB. Great hopes make great menC. Fools have fortuneD. Everybody‘s business is nobody‘s business5. —I am gaining weight. I need to see a doctor. —But I think you eat too much. __________.A. Neglect of health is doctor‘s wealthB. Laugh at your ills, and save doctors‘ billsC. Diet cures more than the doctorD. An apple a day keeps the doctor away6. —Excuse me, could you tell us who you are in favor of? —Sorry, friend, I can‘t tell you right now. _________.A. I‘m still on the fenceB. It is hard to please allC. Don‘t have too many irons in the fireD. Diamond cuts diamond7. —Tom, I‘m sorry say that I can‘t go to watch tonight‘s match with you, for I have to prepare for the coming exam. —__________. Have some fun!A. Don‘t have too many irons in the fireB. Don‘t be a wet blanketC. Don‘t put the cart before the horseD. Don‘t pull my leg8. —Students should try to do a little studying every evening throughout the term, rather than study all night during the week before the exam. —Exactly. ________.A. Practice makes perfectB. The early bird catches the wormC. Slow but sure wins the raceD. Delays are dangerous9. —Have you heard that Faye Wong is to perform in the Grand Threatre next month?—Of course. All her fans are_______at the exciting news.A. green with envyB. feeling blueC. hot under the collarD. over the moon10. —Why did you drop the chance of earning big money? —_____. Y ou know, I don‘t want to get rich by taking risks.A. All is well that eats wellB. One man‘s meat is another‘s poisonC. Better safe than sorryD. No sweet w ithout sweat11. —Time flies! The wonderful party is over. We‘ll have to part. —No need to feel blue. ______.A. A still tongue makes a wise headB. A single flower does not make a springC. All that glitters is not goldD. All good things come to an end12. —Why, I‘ve told Joe millions of times to leave his dirty shoes outside. —Come on, calm down. _____, you know.A. Old habits die hardB. Bad news travels fastC. A word to the wise is enoughD. A miss is as good as a mile13. —It is reported in the newspaper that the murderer was caught in a small town. —________.A. Lies have short legsB. Justice has long armsC. One false move may lose the gameD. Kings go mad, and the people suffer for it.14. —I regret that I spent three hours chatting about nothing with my friends at the party when I should have been preparing for the coming exam. —Learn to control yourself. __________.A. Friends are thieves of timeB. Friends agree best at distanceC. Friends must partD. A friend is never known till a man has need15. —Mr. Wang is a man of few words, but quick in mind. —_______, you know.A. A single flower does not make a springB. A great talker is a great liarC. A still tongue makes a wise headD. A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds16—It shouldn‘t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help. —That‘s right _______.A. The sooner begun, the sooner doneB. Something is better than nothingC. The more the merrierD. Many hands make light work17. —I got sick and tired of hotels and hotel food after the trip to Mexico. — I can imagine. ___________.A. Don‘t meet trouble half-way.B. All‘s well that ends well.C. East or west, home is the best.D. Honesty is the best policy.18. — Learning a language isn't easy. It takes time.—I agree. _______. There's no short cut.A. All roads lead to RomeB. Rome wasn't built in a dayC. Practice makes perfectD. Slow but sure wins the race19. I had trouble telling Pedro he‘d lost his job. I started _____and talking about one door closing and another door opening.A. beating a dead horseB. adding fuel to the fireC. beating around the bushD. opening Pandora‘s box20. Many thought that after starring in the immensely popular drama, Nirvana in Fire, Hu Ge would____ and actively seek new roles.A. make a mountain out of a molehill.B. have too many irons in the fire.C. strike while the iron is hotD. put the cart before the horse21. —I have tried very hard to find a solution to the problem, but in vain.—Why not consult with Frank? Y ou see, __________.A. two heads are better than oneB. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bushC. great minds thinks alikeD. it‘s better to think twice before doing something单选题(2)1. —I‘d rather have some wine, if you don‘t mind. —_______. Don‘t forget that you‘ll drive.A. Anything but thatB. By all meansC. Take it easyD. I wouldn‘t say no to this2. ---I‘m thinking of going back to school to get another degree.---Sounds great!_____.A. It all dependsB. Go for itC. Never mindD. No wonder3. — Why do you always lie to our mother you love her cooking?—It‘s only a white lie, so __________.A. my pleasureB. don‘t mention itC. don‘t botherD. it‘s no big deal4.----This is your order, a hamburger and an apple pie. __________?A. Anything elseB. Is that OKC. For here or to goD. Something to drink5. --- I‗m afraid we should book tickets for the film in advance. --- _______. Y ou know, it has won five Oscar awards.A. That‗s how I see itB. It‗s all rightC. I hope it goes well for youD. Y ou can do it.6 —I think what makes a girl shine is not her looks but her personality. —_______.A. Y ou have a pointB. It serves you rightC. Not likelyD. Don‘t mention it7.—May I use your new dictionary? I want to look up a word. ____. —It's over there.A. Feel freeB. Got itC. It dependsD. It's my pleasure8---Thanks a lot for your book. I found it very interesting.---- _______. I‘m glad you enjoyed it.A. All the bestB. It is nothingC. No thanksD. V ery well.9. ---What do you think of the house?---________. It‘s everything we‘ve been looking for.A. Perfect!B. Good idea!C. Not bad.D. so-so.10 . ---I‘m afraid you have the wrong number. --- Sorry! ________.A. See you laterB. I didn‘t know thatC. Hold on, pleaseD. I hope I didn‘t bother you11. — How far can you run without stoppin g?—________. I‘ve never tried.A. Don‘t mention itB. That‘s all rightC. I have no ideaD. Go ahead12. —This is a really lively party. There‘s a great atmosphere, isn‘t there?— ________ The hosts know how to host a party.A. Don't worryB. Y es, indeedC. No, there‘s isn‘tD. It all depends13 --I‘m tired. I‘m taking next week off.--__________, honey. Y ou do need a break.A. Not so sureB. Forget itC. Great ideaD. No way14. –Shall we go for a drink at one o‘clock this afternoon? --___________. Will two o‘clock be OK?A. Sure, it‘s up to youB. Sure, no problemC. Sorry, I can‘t make itD. Sorry, I‘m not available today15. --I feel so nervous about the National English Speech Competition tomorrow. --________.A. I really envy youB. Glad to hear thatC. Sounds greatD. Take it easy16. ---- I‘m going to V enice next week. ---- _________. Carnival will be held then. Have fun!A. Y ou‘re crazyB. Y ou‘r e luckyC. Y ou‘d better notD. Y ou never know17. ----Mary‘s been offered a job in a university, but she doesn‘t want to take it. ----______? It‘s a very good chance.A. Guess whatB. So whatC. Who caresD. How why18. —What about 100 yuan? That‘s my final offer.—_______ I sell it to you just at the cost price this time for your future visit to my shop.A. Y ou win.B. What for?C. No comment.D. Out of the question19.--- Forgotten something? I can keep an eye on your kids if you want to go and get it. ----____.Thank you all the same.A. It's very kind of you.B. Oh, how careless of me!C.I might u well go and get it.D. Well, I can do without it20.---- Hey, can I ask you a favor? ---- Sure, _________ .A. here you areB. just as I thoughtC. how is it goingD. what can I do for you?21.---- Excuse me, but could I trouble you for some change?---- _______. Will pennies do?A. I knowB. Never mindC. I am sureD. Let me see22 —Reading is the best way to pass time on the train.—________. I never go travelling without a book.A. Y ou are jokingB. That's trueC. I don't think soD. It sounds like fun23—I get at least half an hour of exercise almost every day.—Oh great! ________.A. Good luckB. Cheer upC. Same to youD. Keep it up24—I'm sorry for breaking the cup.—Oh, ________—I've got plenty.A. forget itB. my pleasureC. help yourselfD. pardon me25—I can't remember those grammar rules!—________. Practise more.A. Y ou're not aloneB. It's hard to sayC. I'm afraid notD. It's up to you26—________!Somebody has left the lab door open.—Don't look at me.A. Dear meB. Hi, thereC. Thank goodnessD. Come on27 —Could I use this dictionary?—________. It's a spare one.A. Good ideaB. Just go aheadC. Y ou're welcomeD. Y ou'd better not28 —This apple pie is too sweet, don't you think so? —________. I think it's just right, actually.A. Not reallyB. I hope soC. Sounds goodD. No wonder29—Is Anne coming tomorrow? —________. If she were to come, she would have called me.A. Go aheadB. CertainlyC. That's rightD. I don't think so 30—I got that job I wanted at the public library.—________!That's good news.A. Go aheadB. CheersC. CongratulationsD. Come on 31—Y ou know, I met my girlfriend's parents for the first time only yesterday.—________?I thought you'd met them before.A. So whatB. PardonC. ReallyD. What for32 —How about dinner tonight? It's on me.—________.A. Y ou are welcomeB. Oh, I'd like toC. Well, I'm afraid soD. That's all right 33—OK, I'll fix your computer right now. —Oh, take your time. ________.A. I can't stand itB. I'm in no hurryC. That's a great ideaD. It's not my cup of tea 34—How long have you been learning English? —About four months.—________!Y our English is so good.A. Y ou can't be seriousB. Y ou got itC. I couldn't agree moreD. I'm stuck35 —I am going to Spain for a holiday soon.—________.A. It's my pleasureB. Never mindC. Leave it aloneD. Good for you36 —I'd like a wake-up call at 7:00 am, please!—OK,________.A. help yourselfB. you'll certainly make itC. just do what you likeD. I'll make sure you get one 37—Why not stay here a little longer?—________,but I really have to go.A. Never mindB. I'd love toC. Pleased to meet youD. I can't find any reason38 —Jack, I'd like to have your opinions about my written report.—________. But I have one suggestion.A. That's a good ideaB. Y ou are too modestC.It looks fine to meD. Y ou should check it first 39—Jim, can you work this Sunday?—________? I‘ve been working for two weeks on end.A. Why meB. Why notC. What ifD. So what40. —Mum, look at my shoes. I need a new pair. — ______ I bought them for you only a week ago!A. Y ou betB. Y ou said itC. Y ou don't sayD. Y ou name it41—Sorry, Liz. I think I was a bit rude to you. —______, but don‘t do that again!A. Go aheadB. Forget itC. It dependsD. With pleasure 42—Jack, you seem excited. —______? I won the first prizeA. Guess whatB. So whatC. Pardon meD. Who cares43— Hi, John. Are you busy?—______A. Yes. I do agreeB. Y es. That would be nice.C. No. Are you sure?D. No. What‘s up?44— Why don't you consider a trip to, say, Beijing or Hangzhou? —______.A. I wouldn't mind thatB. Then we'll get there quicklyC. Let's call it a dayD. It's not a requirement 45—Do you mind if I open the window?—No, ______.A. look outB. forget itC. go aheadD. take it easy46. —Mum, my coach says I‘m doing well in the training.—______? Y ou still have a long way to go.A. Why notB. So whatC. How soD. Where to47. --Where do you think Simon‘s disappeared to?-- ___________. But we are trying to get in t ouch with his parents.A. God bless youB. It‘s no big dealC. God knowsD. It makes sense48.---How far is it from the mountain top, Dad? I am really tired out. ---________, dear! We are reaching it.A. That's all rightB. My goodnessC. Come onD. No wonder49---I don‘t understand why I have been dismissed.---________! Y ou are always being late and making mistakes.A. Y ou are asking for it.B. Y ou are kiddingC. It‘s up to youD. Y ou‘ve got a point there50一Jane looked beautiful at the wedding.一Huh! Too much make-up _________.A. as I must disagree‘B. when I dare sayC. unless you mindD. if you ask me51 --Kim, give me your report by 10 am. --______ have you been in charge of this project?A. Since whenB. By whomC. For whatD. From where52 —Do you understand the film The Hobbit, the most amazing US-made one last year?—______, but I am confused at many scenes.A. Not a littleB. Not a bitC. Just a bitD. No problem53. —I would appreciate it if you could forgive Lucy and be friendly to her as you used to.—______, if only she gave me a sincere apology.A. By all meansB. By no meansC. My pleasureD. It‘s a pleasure54---Hey, do remember we're going to Mr. Smith's tomorrow. ---Oh, I've almost forgotten, but__·A. no problemB. never mindC. not reallyD. no doubt55.--- Ann, our department may be named the Department of the Y ear because of the outstanding performance.--- _______.A. Good to knowB. I‘ll sayC. I hear you on that oneD. Can‘t argue with that56. -Why are you moving out?一___,but I just don‘t like the atmosphere here.A. No offenceB. No worriesC. No problemD. No doubt57. --The scarf is nice. but the price is a little bit high.--_______ but if you want good quality, you have to pay more.A. No wonderB. No doubtC. No offenceD. No problem58. —Do you know the newly appointed CEO? --__________.A. I‘ll check itB. Only that there is oneC. More often than notD. It will come to me59. —It is reported that the Shanghai auto show stops using models. How about yours? —We will_______.A. follow suitB. sink or swim togetherC. set eyes on itD. get to the bottom of it60. -Maria, the summer vacation is approaching. How shall I do my travel?-It's your money, your time-spend it how you want.___A. So what?B. Count me out.C. Who cares?D. It all depends.61.—Do remember to charge the battery 12 hours when you first use it.—.A.Made it B.Got it C.Understood it D.Remembered it62. — Could you fetch me my glasses from the kitchen? — ________.A.It‘s a pleasure B.At your service C.It doesn‘t matter D.That‘s my pleasure63 —Many thanks for your selfishness help. —_______.A. Don‘t say thatB. It‘s a snackC. Think nothing of itD. Y ou‘re too polite64. —Would you mind me opening the window,sir? —________.I am feeling a bit chilly.A.By all means B.Not in the least C.I‘m afraid not D.I‘d rather you didn‘t65. —How's your project work going, Jack? —__________. I'm half finished with it.A. So far so goodB. It's up to youC. Never mindD. Forget it单选题(1)答案1-5 AABDC 6-10 ABADC 11-15 DABAC 16-20 ACBCC 21.A1. A。

高考俚语俗语单选30题

高考俚语俗语单选30题

高考俚语俗语单选30题1.“Don't count your chickens before they hatch.” What does this idiom mean?A. Don't be too confident about future success.B. Count your chickens every day.C. Hatch your chickens quickly.D. Be confident about everything.答案:A。

这句话的意思是“蛋未孵先数雏”,也就是不要对未来的成功过于自信。

选项B“每天数你的鸡”不符合该俗语的意思;选项C“快速孵出你的鸡”也不对;选项D“对所有事情都自信”与该俗语表达的意思不同。

这句俗语告诉我们在事情还没有确定结果之前不要过于乐观。

2.“When it rains, it pours.” What's the meaning of this idiom?A. It always rains hard.B. When one bad thing happens, many more follow.C. Rain makes everything pour.D. Pouring rain is good.答案:B。

这句俗语的意思是“不雨则已,一雨倾盆”,也就是当一件不好的事情发生时,更多的不好的事情会接踵而至。

选项A“总是下大雨”不准确;选项C“雨让所有东西倾泻”不对;选项D“倾盆大雨是好的”也不符合。

这句俗语常用来形容一连串的不幸事件。

3.“Actions speak louder than words.” Which option best describesthis idiom?A. Words are more important than actions.B. Actions are more important than words.C. Both actions and words are equally important.D. Neither actions nor words are important.答案:B。

高考英语俚语与俗语练习题20题(带答案)

高考英语俚语与俗语练习题20题(带答案)

高考英语俚语与俗语练习题20题(带答案)1. If someone says "It's raining cats and dogs", what does it mean?A. There are real cats and dogs falling from the skyB. It's raining heavilyC. Cats and dogs are running around in the rainD. It's a light rain答案:B。

解析:“It's raining cats and dogs”是一个非常常见的英语俗语,意思是雨下得很大。

这个俗语的来源有多种说法,一种说法是在北欧神话中,猫被认为是伴随大雨的强风的象征,而狗则被认为是风暴之神奥丁的随从,所以用猫和狗来形容大雨。

选项A是按照字面意思理解,是错误的;选项C与俗语的含义无关;选项D中说小雨,与这个俗语表达的大雨的意思相悖。

2. In American English, when people say "break a leg", what do they actually mean?A. Literally break a legB. Good luckC. Be carefulD. Stop doing something答案:B。

解析:“break a leg”是美国英语中的一个俚语,意思是祝好运。

它的来源可能与戏剧行业有关,因为直接说祝好运被认为不吉利,所以用这个反语来表示祝福。

选项A是按照字面理解,是错误的;选项C小心与这个俚语的含义不符;选项D停止做某事也不是这个俚语的意思。

3. The phrase "cost an arm and a leg" means:A. It is very cheapB. It is very expensiveC. It has something to do with body partsD. It is free答案:B。

高考英语俚语与俗语单选题30题

高考英语俚语与俗语单选题30题

高考英语俚语与俗语单选题30题1. “If you keep working hard, you'll break a leg in the exam.” What does “break a leg” mean here?A. Have a leg injuryB. Fail the examC. Do very wellD. Be late for the exam答案:C。

本题考查俚语“break a leg”的意思,它常用于祝福某人成功,意思是“做得很好,大获成功”,A 选项是“腿部受伤”,B 选项是“考试失败”,D 选项是“考试迟到”,都不符合该俚语在此处的意思。

2. “He's really a pain in the neck. ” What does this sentence mean?A. He has a neck pain.B. He is very annoying.C. He needs a neck massage.D. He is very kind.答案:B。

“a pain in the neck”是一个俗语,意思是“令人讨厌的人或事”,A 选项是“他脖子疼”,C 选项是“他需要颈部按摩”,D 选项是“他很善良”,都不符合该俗语的意思。

3. “When I saw her, she was as busy as a bee.” What does this mean?A. She was very lazy.B. She was very tired.C. She was very active.D. She was very quiet.答案:C。

“as busy as a bee”意思是“非常忙碌,活跃”,A 选项“她很懒”,B 选项“她很累”,D 选项“她很安静”都不符合该短语的意思。

4. “It's raining cats and dogs outside.” What does this expression mean?A. There are many cats and dogs.B. It's raining very heavily.C. It's a sunny day.D. The rain is very light.答案:B。

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2015高考英语常考英文谚语集锦及练习英语谚语是洋溢着异国文化气息的哲理性语言,是智慧的结晶。

近年的高考英语试题中的谚语的出现频率越来越高,它通常与情景交际题、阅读理解等题型结合,用来提供情景或点明观点主旨。

在英语作文中适当引用一些谚语或名言,往往也会起到画龙点睛的作用,为文章增光添彩。

(1)Better late than never. 迟做总比不做好。

(2)Easier said than done. 说起来容易做起来难。

(3)Something is better than nothing. 有总比没有好。

(4)Better safe than sorry. 安全比遗憾好。

(事后追悔不如事前稳妥。

)(5)Two heads are better than one. 三个臭皮匠顶个诸葛亮。

(6)Actions speak louder than words. 行动比言语更有说服力。

(事实胜于雄辩。

)(7)Health is better than wealth. 健康胜于财富。

(8)The sooner begun, the sooner done. 开始越早,完成得越早。

(9)Honesty is the best policy. 诚实总是上策。

(10)The best fish are / swim near the bottom.好鱼居水底。

(有价值的东西不能轻易得到。

)(注:以上谚语运用了形容词或副词的比较级、最高级。

)(11)Seeing is believing. 眼见为实。

(12)Saving is getting. 节约而后有。

(节约就是获得。

)(13)It is no use crying over spilt milk. 覆水难收。

(打翻牛奶,哭也没用。

)(14)A rising tide lifts all boats. 水涨众船高。

(15)Time lost cannot be recalled. 光阴一去不复返。

(16)One is never too old to learn. 活到老,学到老。

(17)It’s never too late to mend. 改过迁善从不嫌晚。

(亡羊补牢,未为迟也。

)(18)To stand still is to move back. 逆水行舟,不进则退。

(19)To live is to learn, to learn is to better live. 活着为了学习,学习为了更好的活着。

(20)Live not to eat, but eat to live. 活着不是为了吃饭,吃饭为了活着。

(注:以上谚语运用了非谓语动词。

)(21)All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. 只工作/学习不玩耍,聪明孩子也变傻。

(22)Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.早起早睡使你健康、富裕、聪明。

(23)You may take a horse to the water, but you cannot make him drink.领马河边易,逼马饮水难。

(不要逼人做不愿做的事。

)(24)Money makes the mare go. 有钱能使鬼推磨。

(25)An apple a day keeps the doctor away. 多吃水果利健康。

(一天一苹果医生远离我。

)(注:以上谚语运用了“make/keep+ O.+ O.C.”结构。

)(26)All that glitters is not gold. / All is not gold that glitters. 闪光的并非都是金子。

(27)All that dogs bark at are not thieves. / All are not thieves that dogs bark at.狗吠者未必是贼。

(勿以貌取人。

)(28)Every couple is not a pair. / Not every couple is a pair. 成双未必能配对。

(注:以上谚语运用了部分否定结构。

)(29)It is the early bird that catches the worm. 早出的鸟儿吃到虫。

(疾足者先得。

)(30)It’s a long lane that has no turning.否极泰来。

路必有弯,事必有变。

(没有弯曲的路真长。

)/(不顺是暂时,转机定出现。

)(31)It is love that makes the world go round. 爱使世界更美好。

(32)It is a good horse that never stumbles, and a good wife that never grumbles.良马会失蹄,贤妻有牢骚。

(注:以上谚语运用了强调句型。

)(33)Never put off till tomorrow. 今日事,今日做。

(今日事,今日毕。

)(34)An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. 以眼还眼,以牙还牙。

(35)A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.吃一堑,长一智。

(36)Once bitten, twice shy. 一朝被蛇咬,十年怕井绳。

(一次上当,下次小心。

)(37)Out of sight, out of mind. 眼不见,心不想。

(不见就忘。

)/(离久情疏。

)(38)Waste not, want not. 不浪费,不愁缺。

(39)No pains, no gains. 不劳无获。

(40)More hasty, less speed. 欲速则不达。

(41)Like father, like son.有其父,必有其子。

(42)Well begun, half done. 好的开始等于成功的一半。

(43)An idle youth, a needy age. 少壮不努力,老大徒伤悲。

(44)The older, the wiser. 姜是老的辣。

(45)As the tree, so the fruit. 种瓜得瓜,种豆得豆。

(46)The sooner, the better. 越快越好。

(47)First come, first served. 先到者先受用。

(先到先得。

)(48)Nothing brave, nothing have. 不入虎穴,焉得虎子。

(49)So said, so done. 说到做到,言出必行。

(50)Easy come, easy go. 来也匆匆,去也匆匆。

(注:以上谚语运用了“省略”结构。

)(51)He laughs best who laughs last. 谁笑在最后,谁笑得最好。

(52)All’s well that ends well. 结果好就是一切好。

(53)God helps those who help themselves. 天助自助者。

(54)Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.家居玻璃房,切忌乱扔石。

(自己有弱点,勿揭他人短。

)(55)He that corrects not small faults will not control great ones. 小错不纠,大错难控。

(注:以上谚语运用了定语从句。

)(56)When in Rome do as the Romans do. 入境问俗。

(入乡随俗。

)(57)Strike while the iron is hot. 趁热打铁。

(58)Where there’s a will, there’s a way. 有志者事竟成。

(59)Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. 无风不起浪。

(60)Where there is life, there is hope. 有生命就有希望。

(留得青山在,不怕没柴烧。

)(61)If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. 再接再厉,终会成功。

(62)If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing well. 凡值得一做的都值得做好。

(63)Don’t trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. 不要自找麻烦。

(64)Look before you leap. 三思而后行。

(65)Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched.小鸡孵出前,先别忙点数。

(办事尚未果,不把成功言。

)/(不要过早乐观。

)(66)East or west, home is the best. 金窝银窝不如自家草窝。

(注:以上谚语运用了状语从句。

)(67)A friend in need is a friend indeed. 患难见真情。

(68)No news is good news. 没有消息就是好消息。

(69)A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. 双鸟在林不如一鸟在手。

(70)An hour in the morning is worth two in the evening. 一日之计在于晨。

(71)It never rains but it pours. 不雨则已,一雨倾盆。

(祸不单行。

)(72)Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.阅读对于我们心灵之重要,犹如运动对于身体一样。

(注:以上谚语运用了对称结构。

)(73)Practice makes perfect. 熟能生巧。

(74)Many hands make light work. 众人搭柴火焰高。

(75)Every minute counts. 分秒必争。

(76)Time and tide wait for no man.. 岁月不待人。

(77)A good beginning makes a good ending. 善始才有善终。

(78)All roads lead to Rome. 条条道路通罗马。

(79)Rome was not built in a day. 罗马不是一天建成的。

(冰冻三尺,非一日之寒。

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