口译考试常见中国成语英译
置之死地而后生
Put the troops in death ground and they will live.
道高一尺魔高一丈
While thepriest climbs a foot, the devil climbs ten.
预防胜于治疗
Prevention is better than cure.
新官上任三把火
New brooms sweep clean.
塞翁失马焉知非福
Misfortune might be a blessing in disguise.
路遥知马力日久见人心
A distant journey tests the strength of a horse and a long task proves the character of a man.
沧海一栗
a drop in the bucket
盖棺论定
Judge none blessed before his death.
岁月不饶人
Time and tide wait for no man.
经验即良师
Experience is the teacher.
小Car笔记:
in disguise:伪装, 假装, 乔装
tide:潮汐 【常用短语】turn the tide vi. 扭转局势