成语中英翻译精选 第132期:防患于未然
日期:2015-10-22 14:36

(单词翻译:单击)

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防患于未然
Prevention is better than cure.
Nip in the bud.
Crush in the egg.
To take precaution.

eg:Thieves is common in this area. Better lock the door as prevention is better than cure.

中英俚语俗语来源:汉书·外戚传:“事不当固争,防祸于未然。”

同义词:防微杜渐 A little fire is quickly trodden out.
反义词:亡羊补牢 Lock the stable door after the horse is stolen.

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重点单词
  • stableadj. 稳定的,安定的,可靠的 n. 马厩,马棚,一批
  • crushv. 压碎,碾碎,压榨 n. 压碎,压榨,拥挤,迷恋
  • preventionn. 阻止,妨碍,预防
  • budn. 芽,花蕾 vi. 发芽,萌芽 vt. 使发芽