中英惯用例句:
  • 而后者是一种可诅咒的自由:因为谈到作恶最好是不愿意,其次就是不能够。
    whereof the latter is a curse; for in evil, the best condition is, not to will; the second, not to can.
  • 你们到贵阳后,还应物色一些左翼分子、中间分子至个别的不积极反对我们和表示愿意靠近我们的右翼分子参加我们的工作,在接管时可用研究组、顾问组等形式去容纳他们。
    When you reach Guiyang, you should also choose a number of left-wingers, middle-of-the-roaders, and even a few right-wingers, who do not actively oppose us and are willing to be associated with us, to participate in our work. When taking over the city, you can put them in research or advisory groups.
  • [谚]经验智慧之母;实践出真知。
    E-is the mother of wisdom.
  • 人之大敌乃自身。
    He is his own worst enemy.
  • 另一个例子:农场主租种土地时,可能被要求在获得收成以前支付1/4、1/2至3/4的地租。
    For another example: a farmer may enter on his farm at such a time of the yea, that he may be required to pay one, two, or even three quarters' rent before obtaining any return from the produce.