the golden rule 金科玉律；指导原则

The golden rule here is to spread your risk.
这儿的指导原则是：分散你的投资风险。

golden ratio 黄金比例、黄金分割

The golden ratio is found in art, architecture and nature. It describes a rectangle with a length about one and one-half times its width.
黄金比例存在于艺术、建筑和自然方面。它描述的是一个长宽比大概为1:1.5的长方形物体。

golden idea 金点子

First of all, you need some basic elements - including a golden idea, a starting fund, a market, and a team to work with you.
首先，你需要一些基本的元素：一个金点子、一笔启动资金、一个市场以及一个能与你一起创业的团队。

the golden mean 中庸之道

The golden mean says moderation in all things is the best way to live one's life.
“中庸之道”称万事适度是一个人生存的最好方式。

Golden age 黄金时代；鼎盛时期

The 1930s and 1940s were called the Golden Age of Radio.
二十世纪三四十年代被称为广播行业的黄金时代。

silence is golden 沉默是金

Silence is golden, particularly when an executive wants to keep quiet about personal matters.
沉默是金，尤其是当一位高管不想谈私人事务的时候。

Golden Boy 有良好素质和光明未来的青年

Henman is the golden boy of British tennis this season.
亨曼是本季英国网球赛的宠儿。

Gold digger 拜金族

I'm not saying she's a gold digger, but how come all her boyfriends have been rich?
我不是说她是个拜金女，但是她所有的男朋友都很有钱，你不觉得奇怪吗？

golden oldies 怀旧金曲

I love listening to music, especially the golden oldies.
我很喜欢听音乐，尤其是经典老歌。

golden years 退休时期

Today, most older people look forward to reaching their golden years.
现在，大多数老年人都盼着享受退休后的安逸生活。