美国人常挂在嘴边的200句(十一)
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    101-----Many hands make light work
  
  Cooperation makes a job much easier.
  
  102-----There is safety in numbers
  
  Do not take large risks all by yourself. Do not walk alone on a dangerous street at night.
  
  103-----Charity begins at home
  
  One should be kind to close relatives before doing good to the community in general.
  
  104-----There is no place like home
  
  Home is the best place in the world. The most relaxing and enjoyable place.
  
  105-----Silence is consent
  
  Do not stay silent when you see a problem or an injustice1. Speak out against it. Say, "Enough is enough." or people will think you do not mind the situation.
  
  106-----What goes around comes around
  
  What you do to others, especially if it is bad, will eventually be done to you. As you seek your own success, do not treat other people badly. They may take revenge2 and spoil your success.
  
  107-----Honesty is the best policy
  
  When one is tempted3 to cheat, this proverb serves as a reminder4 of the importance of good character. Honesty brings trust and trust leads to success.
  
  108-----If the shoe fits, wear it
  
  If an accusation5 is true, accept the blame. This saying can also mean, " if a suitable opportunity comes to you, take it!"
  
  109-----You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink
  
  Even when given an opportunity, some people will not use it. In that case the blame is all on him.
  
  110-----You made the bed, you lie in it
  
  You created a certain situation so you are now responsible to take the consequences.   



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1 injustice O45yL     
n.非正义,不公正,不公平,侵犯(别人的)权利
参考例句:
  • They complained of injustice in the way they had been treated.他们抱怨受到不公平的对待。
  • All his life he has been struggling against injustice.他一生都在与不公正现象作斗争。
2 revenge lWfxP     
v.报...之仇,为...报仇 ;n.报仇,复仇
参考例句:
  • She poisoned his mind with ideas of hate and revenge.她用复仇的思想来毒害他的心灵。
  • There was anger in his eyes and revenge in his heart.他两眼闪现怒火,一心只想复仇。
3 tempted b0182e969d369add1b9ce2353d3c6ad6     
v.怂恿(某人)干不正当的事;冒…的险(tempt的过去分词)
参考例句:
  • I was sorely tempted to complain, but I didn't. 我极想发牢骚,但还是没开口。
  • I was tempted by the dessert menu. 甜食菜单馋得我垂涎欲滴。
4 reminder WkzzTb     
n.提醒物,纪念品;暗示,提示
参考例句:
  • I have had another reminder from the library.我又收到图书馆的催还单。
  • It always took a final reminder to get her to pay her share of the rent.总是得发给她一份最后催缴通知,她才付应该交的房租。
5 accusation GJpyf     
n.控告,指责,谴责
参考例句:
  • I was furious at his making such an accusation.我对他的这种责备非常气愤。
  • She knew that no one would believe her accusation.她知道没人会相信她的指控。
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