十二生肖与英语习语、谚语
十二生肖与英语习语、谚语]“十二生肖”是指12种动物，即鼠、牛、虎、兔、龙、蛇、马、羊、猴、鸡、狗、猪。
也就是俗话说的“属相”(animal signs)，是中国人特有的一种表示出生时间的方式。
在英语中与它们有关的谚语(proverb).习语(idiom)有很多，而且有时具有出人意料的意思。
另外，表示同一动物的单词往往也不止一个。
在特定的谚语.习语中需要使用特定的表示该动物的单词，不能混淆。
这在很大程度上是由于中西方对动物的看法不同。
一、鼠(rat) (口，比喻）不忠的人；（尤指困难时）背弃事业的人；讨厌的人；不忠的人；(美,俚)新学生、下流女人。
与它有关的谚语、习语多含贬义。
例如：1.a rat leaving a sinking ship 不能共患难的人2.die like a rat 被毒死4. a rat in a hole 瓮中之鳖5.(look)like a drowned rat（湿的）像落汤鸡.6.rat out 夹着尾巴走，在尴尬中离去7.Rats！胡说！瞎扯！(具有斥责、生气的意味)8.Rats desert a sinking ship. 树倒猢狲散另外，表示"鼠"的单词还有mouse(复数为mice)。
下面的则是使用mouse的习语。
11.as poor as a church mouse 一贫如洗，赤贫的12.like a drowned mouse 狼狈不堪/落汤鸡/落水狗13.play cat and mouse with sb. 对某人时好时坏14.(as)quiet as a mouse 不出声；无声响二、牛(ox) （不分性别的通称）；公牛；阉牛。
相关的谚语、习语很生动形象。
例如：15.ox-eyed 大眼睛的16.The black Ox has trod on sb’s foot灾祸已降临到某人头上/某人已人老珠黄而bull则表示“公牛”。
例如：17.a bull in a china shop莽撞闯祸的人18.like a bull at a gate 狂怒地，凶猛地k the bull干徒劳的事20.take the bull by the horns 不畏艰险另外，cow是指"母牛，奶牛"。
例如：22.a sacred cow 圣牛，神圣之物23.till the cows come home 无限期地三、虎(tiger) 凶恶的人，虎狼之徒；[英]（穿制服的）马夫；[口]（比赛的）劲敌。
例如：24-1.ride the tiger以非常不确定或危险的方式生活24-2.fight like a tiger 极力攻击某人或保护自己25.a paper tiger 纸老虎26.How can you catch tiger cubs without entering the tiger's lair?不入虎穴，焉得虎子?27.work like a tiger 生龙活虎地干活四、兔(hare) （英俚）坐车不买票的人。
例如：28.make a hare of sb.愚弄某人。
29.start a hare。
在讨论中提出枝节问题。
30. First catch your hare (then cook him).勿谋之过早31.hold/ run with the hare and run /hunt with the hounds.两面讨好32.as timid as a hare胆小如鼠另外，表示“兔”的单词还有rabbit。
例如：33.like rabbits in a warren 挤得水泄不通。
五、龙（dragon）（比喻，贬）凶暴的人，严厉的人；凶恶严格的监护人；（尤指）悍妇。
例如：34.dragon’s teeth相互争斗的根源；排列或多层的楔形反坦克混凝土障碍物。
35.the old Dragon魔鬼六．蛇 (snake) 阴险的人，虚伪的人，卑鄙的人；(美俚)追求和欺骗少女的男子（一般指男青年），男阿飞。
例如：36.a snake in the grass.潜伏的危险/敌人。
37.a snake in one’s bosom恩将仇报的人38.have snakes in one’s boots/see snakes喝醉酒39.raise/wake snakes引起骚动；引起激烈的争吵七、马(horse) (美俚) 粗鲁的家伙；笨蛋。
与马有关的谚语有很多。
例如：40. get on the high horse.耀武扬威，目空一切。
41. work like a horse.辛苦工作。
43.a dark horse[口] 黑马（意外得胜之马），竞争中出人意料的获胜者，实力难测的赛马/竞争者44.a horse of another/different colour完全另外一回事e off one's high horse 不再骄傲自大46. be on one's high horse趾高气扬47.mount/ride the high horse趾高气扬,耀武扬威48.back the wrong horse （赛马中）下错赌注， [喻]支持失败的一方50.spur a willing horse无故加鞭；给予不必要的刺激51.eat like a horse 狼吞虎咽，吃得很多52.Never swap/swop horses while crossing the stream. (谚)行到河中不换马（意指危难时不宜作大变动）53.talk horse 吹牛，说大话54. work for a dead horse 从事不可能有报酬的工作55.You can take a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. 牵马到水边易，逼马饮水难(意指不要逼人做他不愿做的事)。
56.ask a horse the question (赛马骑师)力求竞赛的马竭其全力。
57-1. as strong as a horse壮实得像头牛；非常健壮；精力充沛57-2.put the cart before the horse 本末倒置，前后颠倒八、羊(sheep) 害羞而忸怩的人，胆小鬼，蠢人，驯服的人。
有关sheep的谚语不少。
例如：58. as well be hanged for a sheep as (for) a lamb.一不做，二不休;索性蛮干59.a black sheep败家子；败类；害群之马；拒绝参加罢工的工人60. He that makes himself a sheep shall be eaten by the wolf.甘心做绵羊，早晚喂豹狼（人弱受人欺）。
61.a wolf in sheep's clothing披着羊皮的狼。
62.a lost sheep 迷途的羊；误入歧途的人63. follow like sheep 盲从64..sheep without a shepherd 没有牧羊人的羊群；乌合之众65.One scabbed sheep infects the whole flock. 一只羊生疮，整群羊遭殃.此外，goat 指山羊。
例如：66. play the giddy goat 行为如小丑67.the sheep and the goats好人和坏人。
九、猴(monkey) 顽童,淘气鬼，猴子似的人，易受欺的人：与monkey一词搭配习语和俚语很多非常有趣。
例如：69.make a monkey of愚弄；70.a monkey with a long tail.抵押；（美俚）毒瘾很深（以至思想上经济上负担沉重）72.。
monkey around (美俚)捣蛋，闲荡，瞎弄73. monkey business 恶作剧，欺骗，胡闹74.have a monkey on a house/up the chimney低押房屋十、鸡(cock ) 首领，头目，神气十足的人。
与cock组成的习语多姿多彩，例如：75.Cock of the walk/school.有威望的领导人76.a cock of the loft/dunghill.在小地方称王的人77.Live like fighting cocks.吃得好；吃最好的东西78.Cock - and - bull story.荒诞的故事，无稽之谈。
用cock表达的谚语：79. It is a sad house where the hen crows louder than the cock.牝鸡司晨，家之不祥（意指丈夫软弱而一切由妻子作主的家庭是不会幸福的）80. go off at half cock 枪走火；操之过急（指计划典礼等尚未安排就绪即行开始）81.red cock纵火引起的火灾82.That cock won't fight. 这话讲不通/那一手行不通。
十一、狗(dog) 无赖汉，坏蛋、废物，不受喜爱（或欢迎）的人。
用dog 表达的习语有：83. a lucky dog.幸运儿84. a sly dog.暗中寻欢的人；暗地里偷鸡摸狗的人85.a dog in the manger.占着茅坑不拉屎的人。
用dog表达的谚语：86.Barking dogs do not /seldom bite.吠犬不咬人。
87. Every dog has his day.凡人皆有得意日。
88. Love me, love my dog. 爱屋及乌。
89.be top dog 处于支配的地位90.call off the dogs 停止追逐/查询；打断不快的谈话91.give a dog a bad/ an ill name and hang him. 人言可畏92.go to the dogs 堕落,毁灭93.Let sleeping dogs lie. 别惹是生非。
94.He who has a mind to beat his dog will easily find a stick欲加之罪,何患无辞。
95. An old dog cannot alter its way of barking江山易改，本性难移。
96..Better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion宁为鸡头，毋为牛后十二、猪(pig) （口）猪一般的人（指肮脏贪吃的人）；（美俚）警察，密探；荡妇。
相关的习语有：97..drive one's pigs to market 打鼾98.in a pig's whisper (俚语) 低声地；顷刻间99.teach a pig to play on a flute 教猪吹笛；做荒谬/不可能做到的事。
十二生肖 与动物有关的习语
Chicken
be no spring chicken 不再年轻；老大不小 童子鸡？ 童子鸡？ chicken without sex life ☺ a chicken-and-egg problem 因果难定的问题
鸡
cock of the walk 称王称霸的人 Would you like dark meat or white meat?
鼠目寸光 贼眉鼠眼 老鼠尾巴熬汤---没多大油水 老鼠尾巴熬汤 没多大油水
丑牛 ox bull cow calf
strong as an ox a willing cow a bull market cow college milk the bull calf-love You are bullish. bully n.v. a bull in the china shop beef a cock-and-bull story take the bull by the horns like a red rag to a bull
辰龙 dragon
龙腾虎跃 龙马精神 生龙活虎 龙争虎斗 画龙点睛 叶公好龙 望子成龙: 望子成龙
hope one's child to be somebody
to hope one's child will have a bright future to have great ambitions for one's child
狗急跳墙； 狗仗人势 狗急跳墙； 鸡鸣狗盗 狗眼看人低
走狗--running dogs
狗
The moon does not heed the barking of dogs. =Does the moon care for the barking of a dog? “月亮不理狗的狂吠”; 对无稽责难置之不理。
十二生肖的英语谚语
十二生肖的英语谚语导读：1、羊上狼不上，马跳猴不跳。
The sheep can't jump on the wolf, the horse can't jump on the monkey.2、一言既出，驷马难追。
A word spoken is hard to follow.3、春风得意马蹄疾。
Spring breeze is proud of horseshoe disease.4、绊人的桩，不一定高；咬人的狗，不一定叫。
A stumbling post is not always high; a biting dog is not always barking.5、公鸡打架头对头，夫妻吵嘴不记仇。
Cocks fight head-to-head, husbands and wives quarrel without revenge.6、一山出虎，百家猪死。
A Tiger comes out of a mountain and a hundred pigs die.7、槽里无食猪拱猪，分脏不均狗咬狗。
There is no pig eating pig in the slot.8、不入虎穴，焉得虎子。
If you don't go to the tiger's den, you won't get the tiger's son.9、鸡大飞不过墙，灶灰筑不成墙。
Chickens can't fly over the walls, but kitchen ashes can't build walls.10、老虎进村：没人敢理。
Tiger into the village: nobody dares to reason.11、太阳落雨吓小鸡。
The sun and rain scared the chickens.12、狐狸总要露尾巴，毒蛇总要吐舌头。
有关12生肖兔的英语谚语
有关12生肖兔的英语谚语在十二生肖中，兔子是最招人喜欢的。
中国有很多跟兔子相关的成语、歇后语、谚语等，比如狡兔三窟、兔死狗烹、兔死狐悲、守株待兔、兔子尾巴长不了等。
下面是店铺整理的有关12生肖兔的英语谚语，欢迎大家阅读。
有关12生肖兔的英语谚语精选rabbit ball (棒球)弹性极好的球rabbit job 成批作业与“兔”有关的谚语rabbit warren 养兔场;兔窝式居民区(有许多狭小通道的建筑、街道狭窄而密集的城区)rabbit foot 兔子的后足(幸运的护符，提起兔子后脚可带来好运) dust bunny 积尘booth bunny 促销女郎(as) mad as a hatter/a March hare 发狂的，非常愚蠢的First catch your hare.勿谋之过早(意指：不要过于乐观)。
You cannot run with the hare and hunt with hounde.不能两面讨好(意指：不要耍两面派)。
Hares may pull dead lions by the beard./Even rabbits insult an dead lion.虎落平阳被犬欺。
He who follows two hares is sure to catch neither. 追逐两只兔，两头都落空。
The tail of a rabbit-cannot be long.兔子的尾巴——长不了。
与“兔”有关的谚语The fox preys farthest from his hole. 兔子不吃窝边草。
Even a rabbit will bite when it is cornered. 兔子逼急了还会咬人呢!Foxes grieve over the death of rabbits.兔死狐悲有关12生肖兔的英语谚语推荐A sly rabbit will have three openings to its den. 狡兔三窟Waiting for a rabbit to hit upon a tree and be killed in order to catch it. 守株待兔A rabbit is never caught twice in the same place. 同一个错误不会犯两次。
2023年关于动物的英语谚语
2023年关于动物的英语谚语2023年关于动物的英语谚语1狗咬耗子，多管闲事。
落地凤凰不如鸡。
到处都有害群之马。
一粒老鼠屎，坏了一锅粥。
懒羊嫌毛重甘心做绵羊，必然喂豺狼。
孤燕不报春。
一燕不成夏。
不能请羊管菜园，不能请狼管羊圈。
和狼在一起，就会学狼叫。
人对人是狼。
(人心狠，人吃人)狼众食人，人众食狼。
披着羊皮的狼。
狼行千里，改不了吃人。
狼终究是狼，即使它不吃你的狼。
灰狼其为吾人之口令。
汉极大，然不耐饥渴，失一狼，走千羊。
落地凤凰不如鸡。
2023年关于动物的英语谚语21、Fine feathers make fine birds.人要衣装，马要鞍。
2、Don’t be a dog lying in the manger.莫学狗占马槽不吃草。
不要占着茅坑不拉屎。
3、Scornful dogs will eat dirty puddings.狗再傲慢也会吃脏布丁。
4、Who will bwll the cat?谁去给猫系铃？谁愿意为大家冒风险？5、Too much pudding will choke a dog.布丁太多噎死狗。
6、Dog does not eat dog.同类不相残。
7、When the weasel and the cat make a marriage, it is a very ill presage.黄鼠狼和猫结亲，不是好事情。
8、Dead dogs bite not.死狗不咬人。
9、There are more ways of killing a cat than by choking it with butter. 杀猫的办法很多。
达到目的的途径很多。
10、A crow is never the whiter for washing herself often.江山易改，本性难移。
11、A gloved cat catches no mice.戴手套的猫，老鼠抓不到。
不愿吃苦的人成不了大事业。
与十二生肖有关的一些英语词组
与十二生肖有关的一些英语词组。
一、鼠(rat)生肖中的"鼠"用rat这个单词来表达。
a rat leaving a sinking ship 不能共患难的人Rats desert a sinking ship. 树倒猢狲散。
like a drowned rat 湿透了，像落汤鸡一样like a rat in a hole 瓮中之鳖一般rat out 夹着尾巴走、在尴尬中离去have a rat in a garret 想入非非，在口语中表示难以实现的梦想die like a rat 被毒死smell a rat 感到不妙，感到可疑Rats！胡说八道！(具有斥责、生气的意味)A rat race 激烈的竞争(尤指为保住职位和地位)另外，表示"鼠"的单词还有mouse(复数为mice)。
下面则是使用mouse这个单词的词组。
as poor as a church mouse 一贫如洗like a drowned mouse 狼狈不堪play cat and mouse with sb. 对某人时好时坏quiet as a mouse 不出声，无声响二、牛(ox)首先需要说明的是，ox是不分性别的牛的统称。
The black ox has trod on somebody's foot. 灾祸已经降临到某人头上了ox-eyed 大眼睛的而bull则表示公牛。
a bull in a china shop 鲁莽冲撞的人throw the bull (美国俚语)一派胡言，胡言乱语，吹牛take the bull by the horns 不畏艰险like a bull at a gate 狂怒地、凶猛地milk the bull 做毫无意义的事情、徒劳无益cow是"母牛、奶牛"。
till the cows come home 永远都不可能地a sacred cow 可用于比喻神圣不可侵犯的人或事三、虎(tiger)fight like a tiger 极力攻击某人或保护自己a paper tiger 纸老虎catch tiger cubs without entering the tiger's lair 不入虎穴，焉得虎子四、兔(rabbit)like rabbits in a warren 挤得水泄不通五、龙(dragon)在西方国家，龙的形象与中国大有不同，这种差异在有关dragon 的英语词组的含义中充分体现出来了。
小学生英语词汇：十二生肖
小学生英语词汇：十二生肖英语中，当谈个人出生的属相时，表达为“What animal sign were you born under? 你属什么?I was born in the year of the Cock / Mine is the Cock. 我属鸡。
”汉语中，人们往往以十二生肖中的动物来比喻人，即把不同(性格、特征、习性等)的人比作动物，如常以“毒如蛇蝎”，“笨猪”、“胆小如鼠”来比喻心毒手辣的人、笨人、胆小怯懦的人等。
英语中同样可用十二生肖中的动物喻人，其所表达的意思更加广泛而有趣。
现简述如下：一、鼠——Rat英语中用以比喻讨厌鬼，可耻的人，告密者，密探，破坏罢工的人;美国俚语指新学生。
当看到smell a rat这个词组时，是指人们怀疑在做错某事。
arat race则表示激烈的竞争。
rats desert a sinking ship(船沉鼠先逃，这个谚语意指那些一遇到危险就争先寻求安全或一看见困难便躲得老远的人。
)二、牛——Ox涉及“牛”的汉语成语很多，如“对牛弹琴”、“牛蹄之涔”等。
英语中涉及“Ox”的表达方式则不多。
用Ox - eyed形容眼睛大的人;用短语The black Ox has trod on sb's foot. 表示灾祸已降临到某人头上。
三、虎——Tiger指凶恶的人，虎狼之徒;英国人指穿制服的马夫;口语中常指比赛的劲敌。
中国和东南亚国家常以Paper tiger比喻貌似强大而实质虚弱的敌人。
词组ride the tiger表示以非常不确定或危险的方式生活。
四、兔——Hare在英国俚语中，hare指坐车不买票的人。
与hare组成的词组有：make a hare of sb.愚弄某人。
start a hare。
在讨论中提出枝节问题。
例如：You start a hare ever time at the meeting.每次讨论你都提出与题无关的问题。
中西方有关动物的谚语
汉语和英语都有一些相同的表 达 方 式。
像 乌 鸦一般黑 as black as a crow 胆小如鼠 as coward as a rat 像狐狸一样狡猾 as sly as a fox
鹦鹉(parrot)
talk like a parrot 鹦鹉学舌
猴子(monkey) 指代淘气的人。 蛇(snake)指代圆滑且对其他人构成威胁 的人。
中文隐含意 英文隐含意 无能的 坏脾气但有天赋的 Incapable 人 智慧的 猫头鹰 倒霉的Bad (Owl) luck 山羊(Goat) 另人不快的老人 博学的 Learned 自负的 孔雀 美丽的 (Peacock) Beautiful 勇敢的Brave 捣蛋鬼 海燕 (Petrel)
动物名 熊(Bear)
英语中dragon表示凶猛、暴躁、神秘令 人害怕的东西，是邪恶不幸的象征。
在《圣经》中， 撒旦被称为“巨龙”(the great dragon) 望子成龙 hope their children have a bright future.
fish(鱼） 在英语中： “fish”含有贬义，通常指： 坏的事或人，如: “a poor fish”（可怜虫）， “a loose fish”（生活放荡的女人） “fish in the air”（水中捞月） 在汉语中： “鱼”和“余”谐音，因此在重要的节日 如春节饭桌上总少不了一道菜，那就是鱼， 以象征年年有余。 “鱼和熊掌不可兼得 ”
狗 (dog) 西方： “Every dog has its day ”。
凡人皆有得意时； love me love my dog ”爱屋及乌 “a lucky dog” 走运的人;幸运儿
中国： 狗agon) 中国：吉祥，威严 龙的传人 龙腾虎跃 龙飞凤舞(lively and vigorous) 生龙活虎(strong and healthy), 真龙天子(the son of the heaven)
十二生肖英文表达及初中常考谚语
十二生肖英文表达及初中常考谚语The Chinese zodiac, also known as the twelve animal signs, is a popular system of astrology that assigns an animal symbol to each year in a 12-year cycle. Each animal sign represents certain personality traits and characteristics, affecting the fortunes of people born in a particular year. In this article, we will discuss the English expressions of the twelve zodiac animals and some common proverbs that are often tested in middle school exams.1. Rat (鼠)The rat is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle. People born in the Year of the Rat are said to be quick-witted, resourceful, and adaptable. In English, you may hear proverbs like "Early bird catches the worm," which emphasizes the importance of being proactive and taking action.2. Ox (牛)Those born in the Year of the Ox are believed to be diligent, reliable, and honest. A common English proverb associated with the ox is "Slow and steady wins the race," highlighting the value of perseverance and hard work.3. Tiger (虎)Tigers are known for their courage, strength, and independence. A fitting English proverb for the tiger is "A tiger cannot change its stripes," meaning that people's inherent nature or behavior is difficult to change.4. Rabbit (兔)Rabbits are considered gentle, compassionate, and diplomatic. A relevant English saying for the rabbit is "The early bird gets the worm," emphasizing the benefits of being proactive and taking initiative.5. Dragon (龙)Dragons are believed to be powerful, confident, and charismatic. An applicable English proverb for the dragon is "Fortune favors the bold," highlighting the rewards of taking risks and being daring.6. Snake (蛇)People born in the Year of the Snake are often perceived as mysterious, intuitive, and wise. A suitable English saying for the snake is "Trust but verify," emphasizing the importance of being cautious and verifying information.7. Horse (马)Horses are known for their energy, enthusiasm, and freedom-loving nature. An appropriate English proverb for the horse is "Don't put the cart before the horse," reminding people to prioritize and do things in the right order.8. Goat (羊)Those born in the Year of the Goat are believed to be gentle, creative, and compassionate. A relevant English saying for the goat is "Actions speak louder than words," highlighting the importance of deeds over mere words.9. Monkey (猴)Monkeys are known for their intelligence, humor, and curiosity. An apt English proverb for the monkey is "Curiosity killed the cat," cautioning against being too nosy or inquisitive.10. Rooster (鸡)Roosters are perceived as confident, organized, and hardworking. A fitting English saying for the rooster is "Don't count your chickens before they hatch," warning against premature celebrations or assumptions.11. Dog (狗)People born in the Year of the Dog are often seen as loyal, honest, and protective. An applicable English proverb for the dog is "Every dog has its day," suggesting that everyone will have their moment of glory or success.12. Pig (猪)Pigs are known for their generosity, kindness, and sensibility.A suitable English saying for the pig is "When pigs fly," indicating something that is highly unlikely or impossible.In conclusion, the Chinese zodiac animals and the associated proverbs provide valuable insights into personality traits, characteristics, and life lessons. Learning about these animal signs and their English expressions can help people understand themselves better, navigate relationships, and make wise decisions in various situations.。
与十二生肖相关的英语俗语
Ratsmell a rat 觉得可疑the rat race 激烈的竞争play cat and mouse with sb. 欲擒故纵，(像猫抓耗子似地)欺负(折磨、虐待)某人Ox , bull , cow ,calfa bull in a china shop 经常闯祸的人，笨手笨脚的人take the bull by the horns 不畏艰险like a red rag to a bull 使愤怒till the cows come home 永远地，无限期地kill the fatted calf 热情款待，设宴欢迎Tigerpaper tiger 貌似强大而实质虚弱的敌人Harehunt with the hounds and run with the hare 同时支持相对立的两派, 脚踩两只船Dragonsow (the) dragon's teeth挑起纠纷或引起争端Snakea snake in the grass潜伏的危险或敌人，阴险而伪善的朋友Horsehold your horses 忍耐，克制，别急躁put the cart before the horse 本末倒置flog a dead horse徒劳，浪费精力high horse自大，盛气凌人Sheepa wolf in sheep's clothing披着羊皮的狼，伪装善良的坏人as well be hanged for a sheep as (for) a lamb 一不做，二不休；索性蛮干a black sheep害群之马，败家子Monkeymonkey about / around胡闹，恶作剧monkey with胡乱折腾，瞎摆弄get (have) one's monkey up生气，发脾气Cockcock one's snook (snoot) to (at) sb. 瞧不起某人cock up把……弄糟Doga dog in the manger占着茅坑不拉屎的人，自私自利的人top dog处于支配地位lead a dog's life过困苦的生活put on the dog炫耀，摆阔；竭力表现自己，似乎自己非常重要，而事实并非如此Pigpigs might fly无稽之谈，奇迹可能会发生buy a pig in a poke(未见实物而)乱买东西(吃了亏)。
与12生肖有关的英语趣味谚语
与12生肖有关的英语趣味谚语[2]时间:2009年07月08日 作者:施良奋 推荐 点击:117次与12生肖有关的英语趣味谚语[2]辰龙 五. 龙——Dragon 龙在中国人民的心目中占有崇高的位置，有关龙的成语非常多，且含有褒义。
如“龙跃凤鸣”、“龙骧虎步”等。
在英语中，赞扬龙的词语非常之少，且含有贬义。
如“dragon”指凶暴的人，严厉的人，凶恶严格的监护人，凶恶的老妇人(尤指很少给在其看管下姑娘自由的老妇人)等。
以dragon组成的词组也多含贬义。
如dragon’s teeth：相互争斗的根源； the old Dragon：魔鬼。
巳蛇 六. 蛇——Snake 蛇指冷酷阴险的人，虚伪的人，卑鄙的人；在美国俚语中指追求和欺骗少女的男子或男阿飞。
由此看到，在英语中，“snake”往往含有贬义。
如：John’s behavior should him to be a snake.(约翰的行为表明他是一个冷酷阴险的人。
) 与snake组成的成语习语、谚语有许多，如：a snake in the grass.潜伏的敌人或危险。
to warm a snake in one’s bosom.养虎贻患，姑息坏人。
Take heed of the snake in the grass.草里防蛇。
午马 七. 马——Horse 英美国家的人很喜欢马，因此，用“horse”这个词组成的词组、成语、谚语非常之多，如：1. get on the high horse.摆架子，目空一切。
2. work like a horse.辛苦的干活。
3. horse doctor.兽医、庸医。
4. dark horse.竞争中出人意料的获胜者。
如：The voters were surprised when the dark horse won the nomination.那个无名小卒在竞争中获胜时，投票者无不大吃一惊。