Meaning of the Idiom

da gong wu si（Perfectly impartial）

During the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), a very noble official caled Qi Huangyang lived in the State of Jin. One day, the king summoned him to court and asked, “Now that the magistrate position of Nanyang county is vacant, who do you think is suitable for the post?”

“Xie Hu is the right man for the job,” Qi replied without hesitation.

Surprised, the king asked, “Did you say Xie Hu? I thought he’s your enemy. Why did you recommend him to take such an important position?”

Smiling, Qi Huangyang said, “Your Majesty didn’t ask me my personal opinions o Xie Hu. You simply asked me who I thought would be competent for the position. Therefore I recommended Xie Hu.

The king followed Qi’s advice and made Xie Hu magistrate of Nanyang county. And sure enough, Xie Hu administered the county very well and won respect from local people and his colleagues.

Some days later, the king again asked Qi Huangyang for his opinions. This time, the king was trying to find a suitable candidate for a court judge position. Qi Huangyiang recommended Qi Wu for the job. Once again, the king was surprised again by the recommendation because Qi Wu was the son of Qi Huangyang. The king asked: “Who do you recommend your son? Aren’t you afraid people will gossip?”

Qi Huangyang replied, “Your Majesty, you asked me who was the most capable person for the position of a judge, and I think Qi Wu is.”

Although the king was a bit hesitant about making Qi Wu the judge, he nevertheless gave him the position. As it turned out, Qi Wu was an upright and talented judge, who people GREatly respected.

Qi Huangyang’s actions were praised by Confucius who said, “Qi Huangyang was right. He recommended people according to their abilities and talents, not because of personal sentiments， not because of fearing others’ gossip. Therefore, people like Qi Huangyang are referred to as people “without selfish motives”.

From Confucious’ comment came the idiom “Unselfish”. Anyone who handles affairs fairly and impartially can be described as “Unselfish; Perfectly impartial”.

大公无私

[dà gōng wú sī]，比喻一心为公，毫无私心；常用来歌颂人的优良品质和秉公处理事情。

出自《管子·形势解》。

例句

在他眼中，人生的价值是大公无私，是为他人着想，为国家着想。

他是一个大公无私的人，从来不为一点小利而忽略了自己应有的职责。

我坚信只要以大公无私的态度和原则执行廉署职务，时间将可证明一切。

Reading The Paragraphs!

Meaning of Words

 

词语	华文解释	英文解释
品行	指人的行为品德。 例句：她缺少了家庭的温暖，变成了一个品行不端的少女。	behaviour
召见	指上级要求下级前来会见。 例句：他每次被国王召见，心里总不免惴惴不安。	call in
毫不迟疑	表示没有丝毫的犹豫。 例句：他毫不迟疑地答应了老师，出色完成任务。	Without any hesitation
胜任	表示有足够的能力承担责任。 例句：他具备胜任高级职务的素质。	qualified
偏见	意思是片面的、偏颇的见解。 例句：你对他有偏见，所以才处处看不惯他。	prejudice

Meaning of the Idiom

bei shui che xin（trying to put out a blazing cartload of faggots with a cup of water）

Mencius was a famous thinker in the Warring States Period. He recommended the political idea of governing the country by benevolence to the vassal states, but no one adopted it. His students asked him the same question.

Mencius replied:

It is no doubt that benevolence can overcome inhumanity, just as water can extinguish fire. But now some advocates of benevolence seem to use a small glass of water to save the flame of a wagon full of firewood. If any one thus thinks that water cannot extinguish fire, he is in the same class as a tyrannical person, and will lose what little benevolence he has had.

杯水车薪

[bēi shuǐ chē xīn]，原义是用一杯水去扑灭一车燃烧的柴草；比喻力量太小，无济于事。

出自战国·孟轲《孟子·告子上》。

例句

比起灾区的损失，我们的支援可是杯水车薪。

虽然他已经很努力的在筹钱了，可是对于昂贵的住院费，这仅仅是杯水车薪。

这点帮助对这个不幸的家庭来说，只不过是杯水车薪。

Reading The Paragraphs!

Meaning of Words

 

词语	华文解释	英文解释
暴虐	意思是凶恶残暴地对待。 例句：在他们身上留下的伤残的标记，永远在控诉着独裁者的暴虐和罪恶。	brutal
呼吁	指提出具体愿望或主张，而号召人们去奉行。 例句：环保人士经常用各种方式呼吁民众低碳生活。	appeal; call on
不容置疑	不允许有什么怀疑，表示论证严密，无可怀疑。 例句：报告的内容与很多目击者反映的情况一致，不容置疑。	No doubt
暴虐不仁	表示凶恶残暴地对待别人，没有丝毫仁慈。 例句：这个国王对待人民暴虐不仁，他的统治很快就被推翻了。	brutal
浅显	意思是浅近明白，容易懂。 例句：这本书的内容浅显易懂，非常适合做孩子的启蒙教材。	Simple and obvious

Meaning of the Idiom

bin zhi ru gui（like hot cakes）

During the Spring and Autumn Period (775-476 BC), Zi Chan was sent on a diplomatic mission to the state of Jin on behalf of the State of Zheng. However, after a long time, Duke Wen refused to receive him.

Zi Chan ordered his subordinates to tear down the walls of the inn, and The Duke of Wen sent his minister Shi Wenbo to inquire.

Zi Chan said: “I did this to protect the gifts brought to the state of Jin, in the past the Duke Wen treated the guests very warmly, let people feel at home, now I have not seen Duke Wen, afraid that the gifts will be stolen, so I can only tear down the wall to bring the carriage loaded with gifts in, if we can send gifts now, we are willing to repair the wall immediately.” ”

Shi Wenbo reported to Duke Wen, who immediately received Zi Chan and was very thoughtful in etiquette.

宾至如归

[bīn zhì rú guī]，意思是客人到这里就像回到自己家里一样，形容招待客人热情周到。

出自春秋·左丘明《左传·襄公三十一年》。

例句

这家旅店真的很不错，让人有宾至如归的感觉。

列车服务员招待热情，服务周到，旅客都有宾至如归的感觉。

我们经营酒店，要让客人有宾至如归的感觉。

Reading The Paragraphs!

Meaning of Words

 

词语	华文解释	英文解释
执政	意思是掌管国家政事。 例句：因为总统引咎辞职，现在是副总统临时执政时期。	Be in office
广结	意思是广泛的结交。 例句：在家善待父母，出门广结朋友；待人要真诚可靠，自然就会有顺遂的人生。	many friends
周旋	意思形容尽量拖延时间，和对方相持下去以等待有利时机。 例句：他非常善于社交，经常周旋于上流社会的沙龙。	socialize
领教	表示接受别人的教诲或意见。 例句：这个青年一直对那位老先生不满，这次终于领教了他的厉害。	have experience of
傲慢无礼	意思是态度傲慢，对人不讲礼节。 例句：你对别人总是这么傲慢无礼，总有一天会吃大亏的。	overbearing and insolent
勃然大怒	指突然变脸大发脾气，形容人大怒的样子。 例句：他的一句反驳让父亲勃然大怒，板子像雨点般朝他身上砸了下来。	fly into a great rage
怒气冲冲	形容人盛怒的样子。 例句：一听到自己的孩子被打，这位父亲立刻怒气冲冲地找对方理论。	a storm of anger
责问	用责备的口气质问。 例句：队长责问他为什么会迟到。	call sb. to account
特意	意思是专为某件事。 例句：这些礼物都是小文特意准备给你的。	for a special purpose; specially
意图	意思是希望达到某种目的打算。 例句：他简单几句话就说明了自己的意图。	intention
咄咄逼人	形容气势汹汹，盛气凌人，使人难堪；也指形势发展迅速，给人压力。 例句：她这席话说得咄咄逼人，令在场的人都不知所措。	aggressive
镇定	指遇事沉着，不慌乱。 例句：遇到紧急情况，我们要保持镇定。	calm
进献	意思是恭敬地献上；呈献。 例句：古代诸侯国需要定期向皇帝进献礼物。	present
搜罗	意思是搜寻收集，将(人或事物)聚集在一起。 例句：为了准备明天的露营，他紧急搜罗了一些冰箱里的食物。	collect
蛀蚀	指因为昆虫或其他化学原因使物体发生功能损失。 例句：由于他经常吃糖，牙齿已经因此出现了蛀蚀的迹象。	decayed
怠慢	意思是淡漠、不恭敬。 例句：我们对宾客要热情接待，千万不能怠慢。	slight
如实	意思是按照实际情况。 例句：只有他如实的将昨天打碎玻璃的事讲了出来。	truthfully
理亏	意思为理由不充足，没有道理。 例句：这几个青年自知理亏，只好灰溜溜的离开了。	unjustifiable
果敢	指当机立断，敢作敢为。 例句：他在战争的烈火中长大了，眉眼中透露出坚毅果敢。	resolute

Meaning of the Idiom

zheng xian kong hou（like hot cakes）

During the spring and autumn period，Zhao Xiangzi had been learning chariot driving from Wang Yuqi.

Before long, Zhao Xiangzi contested with Wang Yuqi. Zhao Xiangzi changed horses three times and lost three times. Then he reproached Wang Yuqi for not having taught him all the techniques.

Wang Yuqi said, “The most important thing in driving a chariot is to coordinate the body of the horse with the chariot and pay all your attention to controlling the horse. Now when you lagged behind, you just wanted to keep up with me. When you were in the lead, you were afraid of being caught up by me. In a driving contest, there is always someone who lags behind, and someone who is in the lead. If you pay all your attention on me, how could you control your hoarse well? This is the reason why you lost.”

争先恐后

[zhēng xiān kǒng hòu]，指竞相抢先而不肯落后；多用于形容人的动作等。

出自战国·韩非《韩非子·喻老》。

例句

孩子们争先恐后地抢到食物，狼吞虎咽地吃起来。

下课了，同学们争先恐后的向操场跑去。

超市大促销，大家争先恐后地购买着打折商品。

Reading The Paragraphs!

Meaning of Words

 

词语	华文解释	英文解释
驾驭	意思是驱使车马行进；使服从自己的意志而行动。 例句：这是一匹难以驾驭的马，根本不听指挥。	rein, rule; control
毫无保留	意思就是全给了别人，自己一点也没留，比喻彻底的奉献。 例句：对这些孤儿，她毫无保留的把爱都给了他们。	unreserved
大凡	指大要；大概；总计。 例句：大凡搞阴谋诡计的人，都没有好下场。	generally
协调一致	指有关各方相互协调，步调统一。 例句：几个团队在指挥的领导下，协调一致、完美配合，让这场表演非常出色。	coordinate

Meaning of the Idiom

hou lai ju shang（to catch up from behind）

Ji An lived at the time of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D.24). He was respected because he was upright and just and spoke the truth. He did not care about trifles in his conduct and as an official. Because of this. Therefore, he was appointed to the post of managing the local officials.

Once, Emperor Wu said that he would implement the Confucian policy of benevolence and justice and do good things for the people. However, ji an interrupted the emperor, saying, “Why should you pretend to implement the policy of benevolence and benevolence when you are so greedy inwardly?”

Emperor Wu turned pale and left. Everyone was worried that Ji An would be punished.. When emperor Wu returned to the palace, he complained to his aides that Ji An was too rude and forthright.

From this time on, Ji An was never promoted again. His contemporaries, Gong Sun Hong and Zhang Tang, were promoted to very senior positions, but Ji An never got promoted.

One day, Ji An said to Emperor Wu, “You appoint officials in the same way as you arrange firewood. ‘Put the latest ones on them.’” Of course, Emperor Wu could tell this was a complaint. Then he turned to the others and said, “Everyone really can’t stop learning! You listen to him, it’s getting more and more strange!”

The idiom “later comes first” often means that the latter can outperform the former.

后来居上

[hòu lái jū shàng]，原指资历浅的反而位在资历长的之上；现在多用来比喻后来的人和事，进步很快，赶上或超过了先前的。

出自《史记·汲郑列传》。

例句

两个月前才被选入体操队的小明后来居上，在这次体操锦标赛中取得了好成绩。

小李比老王晚进公司，业务能力却很强，如今后来居上，成为老王的上司。

这家新工厂使用先进的生产技术，相信不久之后就能后来居上，成为业内的领导者。

Reading The Paragraphs!

Meaning of Words

 

词语	华文解释	英文解释
名气	指在社会上、民众中的威望。 例句：陈先生是一位很有名气的医生。	fame
刚直不阿（ē）	意指某个人不畏权势，不逢迎、不偏私，行事力求公平、公正。 例句：包拯是北宋的名臣，他廉洁奉公、刚直不阿，公正的处理了很多案件，被当时的民众尊称为“包青天“。	have integrity
实事求是	原指根据实证，求索真知；现多用以按照实际情况办事，不夸大不缩小。 例句：你的文章固然很好，然而空话太多，缺乏实事求是的内容。	Seek truth from facts
出色	意思是异常好、做得很好； 超出一般，有特色。 例句：这次艺术节的演出，有几个团队都表现都非常出色。	remarkable
劝谏	意思是规劝建议。 例句：在几个大臣的劝谏下，国王终于打消了发动战争的念头。	persuade
施政	意思是指实施政务。 例句：这位总统竞选连任后就立刻发布了自己新的施政方向。	administrative
为难	意思是难以应付，不好解决。 例句：我遇上了个为难的事，找你出出主意。	feel embarrassed
恼羞成怒	意思是由于羞愧到了极点，下不了台而发怒。 例句：这个无赖见大家都在谴责自己，不由得恼羞成怒，开始破口大骂。	in a rage
发配	将罪犯送到边远地区去服劳役。 例句：自从得罪了局长，他就被发配到了那个荒凉的小镇做个小警察。	banish
毫无建树	建树指不朽的功勋或在事业上有很大的成就，毫无建树指丝毫没有成果或成就。 例句：他在担任了议长的几年间，却尸位素餐，在政治上毫无建树。	to contribute nothing
讨好	意思是指为得到好感或讨人喜欢而去迎合某人。 例句：他像只讨好的狗似的，总在人多的地方摇尾巴。	ingratiate oneself with
一声不响	意思是指不发出一点声音。 例句：他们一声不响地站在门口，静静地等着。	silent

Meaning of the Idiom

hu jia hu wei（the fox assuming the majesty of the tiger）

A tiger caught a fox in a forest, and was just about to eat it, when the fox said, “You mustn’t eat me. I was sent by Heaven to rule the animals. By eating me, You will violate the command of Heaven. If you don’t believe me, just follow me to see whether the animals are afraid of me.”

The tiger agreed, and followed the fox as it walked around the forest. The animals all ran away on seeing them. The tiger thought they were afraid of the fox, so he let it go. He didn’t realize that it was him that the beasts were really afraid of.

狐假虎威

[hú jiǎ hǔ wēi]，原义是狐狸假借老虎的威势吓唬百兽，后比喻仰仗或倚仗别人的权势来欺压、恐吓人。

出自《战国策·楚策一》。

例句

小狗看到主人在身边，马上狐假虎威地对大狗叫起来。

你何必怕他？他只不过是在狐假虎威，虚张声势罢了！

他只是董事长身边的司机，却常狐假虎威地对其他员工发号施令。

Reading The Paragraphs!

Meaning of Words

 

词语	华文解释	英文解释
寻觅	意思为寻求；探索。 例句：原来他就是老王苦苦寻觅多年失散的儿子。	look for
千载难逢	本义是一千年也难碰到一次，后比喻机会非常难得。 例句：这个千载难逢的好机会，谁也不肯放过。	once in a blue moon
制裁	意思是对犯罪或不合理行为的一系列强力约束手段。 例句：他受到了法律的制裁。	sanction
惩罚	意思是惩戒；处罚。 例句：坏人都得到应有的惩罚，是所有人的期待。	punishment
半信半疑	意思是一半相信，一半怀疑。表示对真假不敢肯定。 例句：众人听了他的解释，还是有些半信半疑。	dubious
傲慢	意思是看不起人，对人怠慢没有礼貌。 例句：那位贵妇人看不起音乐家，对贝多芬的态度非常傲慢。	arrogant; grand; haughty
嚣（xiāo）张	意思是放肆傲慢。 例句：几个不良少年发现林先生只有一个人，态度立刻嚣张起来，嘴里也骂骂咧咧的。	arrogant; rampant
盛气凌人	原义是以骄横的气势压人；形容傲慢自大，气势逼人。 例句：他从小就被宠坏了，总是盛气凌人，以为自己什么都好，别人什么都不好。	domineering
迟疑	指犹豫；拿不定主意。 例句：她迟疑了一会儿，才小声的说出了一个愿望。	hesitate
说辞	意思是辩解的言辞。 例句：他用一套巧妙地说辞使双方暂时放弃了争执。	grounds of a plea
神气十足	指得意或傲慢的样子。 例句：他走进房间，神气十足地转了几圈，好让所有人都能看见佩戴在他胸前的勋章。	put on a grand air
魂不附体	形容受刺激而失去常态，好像灵魂离开了身体。 例句：一看到草丛里窜出的蛇，他立刻吓得魂不附体，忙转身逃走。	be scared out of wits
抱头鼠窜	意思是像老鼠那样惊慌逃跑，形容失败后狼狈逃跑。 例句：警察一出现，吓得这些人一个个抱头鼠窜而逃。	scamper off like a frightened rat
大模大样	形容态度傲慢，目中无人的样子。 例句：他衣冠不整、大模大样地走进大厅，完全不在乎别人的眼光。	in an ostentatious manner
小心翼翼	形容言行举动十分谨慎，丝毫不敢疏忽大意。 例句：他在雾中小心翼翼地驾驶着大船，缓慢地向对岸驶去。	carefully
隐约	指依稀；不明显。 例句：天刚朦朦亮，他隐约看到院子里站了一个人。	indistinct
大惊失色	形容十分慌张，吓得脸色都变了。 例句：听他突然说出真相，这个骗子不禁大惊失色。	be greatly frightened
心惊胆战	形容人极度惊惧恐慌。 例句：这一声巨雷，让在座的人都心惊胆战。	Heart startling and gallbladder trembling — be deeply
得逞	意思为达到预期的目的。 例句：他企图用诡计来迷惑我，结果没有得逞。	succeed

Meaning of the Idiom

chun wang chi han（If the lips are lost, the teeth will be cold.）

During the Spring and Autumn Period (707 – 476 B.C.), Duke Xian of the State of Jin Wanted to expand his position of strength and sphere of influence. Therefore he would like to send his troops to destroy the State of Guo on the pretest that the State of Guo often encroached on the borders of the State of Jin. But there was a third state, the State of Yu, between the State of Jin and the State of Guo, and the Jin army had to cross the State of Yu before it could reach the State of Guo .

“How can my army cross the State of Yu without a hitch?” Duke Xian of the State of Jin asked his ministers. Xun Xi , one of the ministers, said, “The monarch of the State of Yu is short – sighted and covets small advantages. If we give him priceless precious stones and fine horses, it is not unlikely that he will allow our army to pass through his country. ” Seeing that Duke Xian of the State of Jin was a little bit grudging, Xun Xi continued to say, “The State of Yu and the State of Guo are neighbor stated as closely related as lips and teeth. The State of Yu cannot exist independently if the state of Guo is destroyed. Your precious stones and fine horses are just left in the care of the monarch of the State of Yu.” So Duke Xian of the State of Jin accepted Xun Xi’s plan.

When the monarch of Yu saw the precious gifts, he was wild with joy, and readily promised to let the Jin army pass through his state. Hearing the news, Gong Zhiqi, one of the ministers as the State of Yu, hastened to admonish the monarch, saying,” That won’t do. For the State of Yu and the State of Guo are neighbor states as closely related as lips and teeth. Our two small states are interdependent, and can help catch other when problems crop up .If the State of Guo were destroyed, it would be difficult for our State of Yu to continue to exist.

As the common saying goes, if the lips are gone ,the teeth will be cold, The teeth can hardly be kept if the lips are gone.

唇亡齿寒

[chún wáng chǐ hán]，该成语的意思是指嘴唇没有了，牙齿就会感到寒冷，比喻利害密切相关。

出自《左传·僖公五年》。

例句

我们两家公司关系密切，唇亡齿寒，因此一定要帮你们渡过难关！

依战略形势来看，这两国有唇亡齿寒的利害关系。

这两大家族关系盘根错节、利益交织，如果这次案件涉及到其中之一，另一家唇亡齿寒，必定会用尽各种办法来施加影响，情况也会更加复杂。

Reading The Paragraphs!

Meaning of Words

 

词语	华文解释	英文解释
山水相连	意思指边界连接在一起。 例句：我们两个国家是山水相连的邻邦。	be linked by rivers and mountains
和睦相处	意思指彼此融洽地相处。 例句：邻里之间应当团结友爱，和睦相处。	get along with
狂妄自大	意思是指极其放肆，自高自大，目中无人。 例句：世界上怎会有如此狂妄自大之人。	hubris
袭扰	意思为袭击侵扰。 例句：疲劳和困倦开始袭扰着逃难的人，行进速度慢下来了。	harassing attack
心腹之患	意思是比喻隐藏在内部的严重祸害；也泛指最大的隐患。 例句：有时候处于明处的敌人不需要担心，隐于暗处的敌人才是心腹之患。	serious trouble or danger
花天酒地	形容沉湎在酒色之中。 例句：那个浪荡公子过着花天酒地的生活。	indulge in dissipation
献计	意思是进献计策。 例句：我们的老校长虽然已经退休，但他仍积极地为教育改革献计献策。	make suggestions
目光短浅	意思是缺乏远见卓识的、只顾眼前利益的性质或状态。 例句：他是一个目光短浅的人。	short-sighted
价值连城	原意是物品价值抵得上连在一起的许多城池，形容物品十分贵重。 例句：故宫博物院所藏的古物，无一不是价值连城的宝贝。	be priced at fifteen cities — very valuable
猜疑	指起疑心；对人对事不放心。 例句：这件事水落石出之前，你不要乱作猜疑。	feel jealous
兴师问罪	意思是发动军队声讨对方罪过，也指大闹意见，集合一伙人去上门责问。 例句：这些人哪里是来拜望我的，他们是来兴师问罪的。	make a punitive expedition against
眉开眼笑	意思是眉头舒展，眼含笑意。形容高兴愉快的样子。 例句：一听到这个好消息，他高兴得眉开眼笑。	look cheerful
仰慕	意思是指敬仰思慕，就是崇拜一个人 。 例句：他终于见到了仰慕已久的诺贝尔奖获得者。	admire
结交	意思是与人交往，建立情谊。 例句：我在旅途中结交了一位加拿大朋友。	make friends with
饶幸	意思是偶然的幸运。 例句：你这次饶幸逃脱，下次就没有这么好运了。	lucky
缴获	意思是指从战败的敌人或罪犯等那里取得武器，凶器等。 例句：这场战斗后，他们缴获了很多敌军的物资。	capture
如梦初醒	比喻过去一直糊涂，在别人或事实的启发下，刚刚明白过来。 例句：他的一席话，终于让我如梦初醒，明白了事情的原委。	awakened

Meaning of the Idiom

bei dao er chi（run in opposite directions）

Once a man wanted to go to the south, but his carriage was heading north.

A pedestrian asked him:” If you are going to south, why is your chariot heading north?” The man answered:” My horse is good at running, my driver is highly skilled at driving a carriage, and I have enough money.” The man didn’t consider that the direction might be wrong; the better his conditions were, the farther away he is from his destination.

The idiom derived from this story indicates that one’s action was the opposite effect to one’s intention.

背道而驰

[bèi dào ér chí]，指向着相反的方向奔驰；形容背离正确目标，朝反方向走。

出自唐·柳宗元《〈杨评事文集〉后序》。

例句

我和哥哥的想法总是背道而驰。

开创流派的艺术家，大多与潮流背道而驰，自创一格。

这次学校举行机器人比赛，本来是要求设计一个可以进行投篮的机器人，而小组长却背道而驰，带领我们设计了一个踢足球的机器人，结果我们当然没有拿到好成绩。

Reading The Paragraphs!

Meaning of Words

 

词语	华文解释	英文解释
奉命	意思是接受使命。 例句：又过了十多分钟，几个警察奉命疏散人群。	receive orders
折返	指立刻返回。 例句：一听到这个消息，他立刻折返回家。	retrace
名驹	意思是名贵的马匹。 例句：这次参加比赛的都是各地的名驹。	Famous horse
脚程	指路程，或牲畜的腿劲。 例句：听说你新买一个骡子，脚程还挺快。	walking distance
免冠顿首	指脱下帽子磕头，古代的大礼。 例句：获罪的大臣立刻跪倒在地上，免冠顿首，不停的请罪。	Bareheaded and make a ceremonious nod
自诩	意思是自夸。 例句：他自诩为全班最聪明的人，高傲的神态，实在令人讨厌。	praise oneself
倚仗	意思是依赖；依靠。 例句：他不过是倚仗着父亲是警察局长，就在小镇上为非作歹。	rely on
愚见	指的是谦称自己的意见。 例句：依照我的愚见，这次的谈判应该取消。	in my humble opinion
恍然大悟	意思是对某一事物突然明白、突然醒悟。 例句：听了老师讲解，小明这才恍然大悟。	suddenly be enlightened

Meaning of the Idiom

an ran wu yang（be safe and sound）

During the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), the king of Qi once sent an messenger to greet the mother of king of Zhao. The Queen of Zhao asked the messenger, “Is your harvest good this year? Are the people safe? Is the king safe and sound?”

Hearing this, the messenger was displeased and said, “You did not inquire about the king of Qi first, but about the harvest and the people. Shall we put the lowly first and the noble behind?”

The Queen of Zhao smiled and said, “No. If there is no harvest, how can there be people? If there are no people, how can there be a king? Is it possible to give up the basics and ask only trifles?”

The messenger of the state of Qi was speechless for a moment.

安然无恙

[ān rán wú yàng]，原指人平安没有疾病；在现代汉语中泛指事物平安未遭损害。

出自西汉·刘向《战国策·齐策四》。

例句

虽然经历了一番惊吓，但我们总算安然无恙地被放在了一个小河边。

由于运输部门的大力支持，全部器材都安然无恙地到达目的地。

得知他安然无恙的消息，我一颗紧提的心终于放了下来。

Reading The Paragraphs!

Meaning of Words

 

词语	华文解释	英文解释
贤明	指有才德有见识。 例句：任何贤明的政治家都应该保持客观公正。	sapience
见识	指见解和知识。 例句：这次到农村参观，我长了许多见识。	experience; knowledge
派遣	差使人到某处做某事。 例句：我们准备派遣代表团去各友好城市访问。	send
舍弃	指选择性的放弃。 例句：他绝不可能舍弃自己的孩子。	give up
局限	限制在一定范围内。 例句：为了防止疫病的扩散，所有人的活动都被局限在一个特别的区域里。	limit

Meaning of the Idiom

bai zhe bu nao（be undaunted by repeated setbacks）

During the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was an official named Qiao Xuan who was honest and upright. He repeatedly reported the crimes of some officials.

Once, in order to catch robbers, he did not hesitate to sacrifice his son.

Later, he was forced to resign when he impeached minister Gai Seng. Because of Qiao Xuan’s integrity, Cao Cao, the ruler at that time, appreciated him very much, saying that he “has 100 folds and does not flinch, facing the festival and not strange wind.”

百折不挠

[bǎi zhé bù náo]，指虽然受到很多挫折，但仍不动摇、退缩或屈服。形容意志坚强。

出自汉·蔡邕《太尉乔玄碑》。

例句

不管在生活中遇到什么困难，我们要有坚忍不拔、百折不挠的精神。

伟大的成就并非来源于力量，而是来源于百折不挠。

科学家在实验中虽屡遭失败，但仍旧百折不挠，终于获得成功。

Reading The Paragraphs!

Meaning of Words

 

词语	华文解释	英文解释
刚直	指刚强正直。 例句：他是个刚直的人，不可能接受这种阴谋诡计。	be upright and outspoken
嫉恶如仇	指对坏人坏事如同对仇敌一样憎恨。 例句：他是个至情至性之人，平日嫉恶如仇。	hate evil as one’s enemy
大肆	比喻为毫无顾忌地。 例句：为了给自己的竞选造势，这名议员不惜重金在媒体上大肆宣传。	wantonly
搜刮	意思是动用各种方式进行掠夺。 例句：他一走进大门，口袋里的零钱就被围上来的孩子们搜刮一空了。	plunder
罢免	指免除官职。 例句：这个案件的真相一经公布，有几名官员立刻被罢免。	recall
抄没（mò）	意思是查抄没收。 例句：特斯拉刚一去世，几名联邦探员就到他的住处，将他所有研究资料抄没了。	confiscate
劫持	指要挟，挟持。 例句：他被几个人劫持到一片树林里。	kidnap
勒索	意思是指以威胁强迫手段来索取财物。 例句：骗子们假装成警察要逮捕这几个商人，以便勒索他们。	blackmail
贸然	意思是轻率地；不加考虑地。 例句：知道抢劫犯有武器，警察不敢贸然冲进银行。	rashly; without careful consideration
无法无天	形容违法乱纪，不受管束。 例句：自从父亲过世，这个青年更加无法无天，经常到场惹事生非。	unruled
放纵	指纵容；不加约束。 例句：你太放纵自己了，这样下去会出事的。	indulge
坚毅	意思是坚定刚毅。 例句：他的鼻子挺而直，像刀刻的一般，给人一种坚毅的感觉。	resolute