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proverbs

/ˈprɒvɜːbz/ /ˈprɑːvɜːrbz/

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noun

谚语，俗语，格言。

A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.

Examples :

"My grandmother often shares wise proverbs about patience and hard work, like "Slow and steady wins the race." "

我奶奶经常分享一些关于耐心和努力工作的智慧谚语，比如“慢而稳者胜”。

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noun

谚语，格言，俗语。

A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

Examples :

"The teacher's proverb about "a stitch in time saves nine" was a helpful reminder for completing assignments. "

老师说的“及时一针省九针”这句老话，很好地提醒了我们按时完成作业。

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noun

笑柄，话柄

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

Examples :

"The old, broken-down car was the proverbs of the neighborhood; everyone laughed at it, but nobody offered to help fix it. "

那辆破旧的老爷车成了街坊邻居的笑柄；每个人都嘲笑它，但没有一个人主动提出帮忙修理。

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noun

戏曲剧目，戏曲。

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Examples :

"The school play consisted of several short proverbs, each visually enacting a familiar saying like "A penny saved is a penny earned." "

学校的戏剧表演由几个短小的戏曲剧目组成，每个剧目都用视觉化的方式表演一句人们熟知的谚语，比如“积少成多”。

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verb

谚语，说谚语，用谚语表达

To write or utter proverbs.

Examples :

"The wise old woman loved to proverbs advice to her grandchildren, offering a short, memorable saying for every situation. "

这位睿智的老奶奶喜欢用谚语来教导她的孙子孙女，针对每种情况都说出一句简短而令人难忘的谚语。

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verb

谚语般地说，用谚语表达。

To name in, or as, a proverb.

Examples :

"To illustrate a point about hard work, the teacher proverbs, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." "

为了说明努力工作的重要性，老师用一句谚语说道：“早睡早起身体好，财富智慧自然来。”

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verb

用谚语表达，以谚语警示

To provide with a proverb.

Examples :

"To encourage her son, who was starting a new job, his mother proverbs him with, "A rolling stone gathers no moss." "

为了鼓励开始新工作的儿子，他妈妈用谚语警示他说：“滚石不生苔。”

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