new kids on the block谚语

new kids on the block谚语
1. "The early bird catches the worm."
- 意思：早起的鸟儿有虫吃，指先行动的人更有可能成功。

- 出处：源自英国民间谚语。

- 造句：If you want to get a good seat in the concert, you should be like the early bird that catches the worm and arrive early.
- 小片段例子：“Hey, Tom. I'm so tired of getting up early for this job interview.” said Jack. “Well, you know what they say,
'The early bird catches the worm'. If you don't get there early, someone else might snatch that great opportunity.” replied Tom. Jack thought for a while and said, “You're right. I can't be lazy if I really want this job. It's like a race, and the early starters usually win.” So Jack got up early the next day and aced the interview. See? The early bird does catch the worm.
2. "All that glitters is not gold."
- 意思：表面上看起来很吸引人的东西不一定是有价值的。

- 出处：出自莎士比亚的《威尼斯商人》。

- 造句：Don't be fooled by his fancy car. All that glitters is not gold.
- 小片段例子：“Look at that new phone, it looks so cool!” Lily exclaimed. “Yeah, but all that glitters is not gold. I had a friend who bought a similar - looking phone, and it had so many
problems.” said Mary. “Really? But it seems so perfect.” Lily was a bit doubtful. “Trust me. Just like a shiny but empty box, it may look great on the outside but be useless inside.” Mary said. I n the end, Lily decided to do more research before buying. So remember, don't be easily attracted by appearance.
3. "A penny saved is a penny earned."
- 意思：节约一分钱就等于挣了一分钱，表示节约的重要性。

- 出处：本杰明·富兰克林的名言。

- 造句：I always try to turn off the lights when leaving a room. A penny saved is a penny earned.
- 小片段例子：“Mom, why are you so strict about turning off the lights?” asked Tim. “Tim, a penny saved is a penny earned. If we all waste a little bit of electricity every day, it will add up to a big amount of money in the long run.” Mom explained. “But it's just a little bit of electricity.” Tim protested. “Think of it this way. If you drop a penny every day, you might not think it's a lot at first, but after a year, you'll see that it's a significant sum. Saving money is like building a tower, one brick at a time.” Mom said. Tim finally understood and started to be more careful about saving energy.
4. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
- 意思：在某个地方就要遵循当地的风俗习惯。

- 出处：圣·安布罗斯（St. Ambrose）的作品。

- 造句：We should respect their local traditions when we travel abroad. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
- 小片段例子：“I can't believe they eat so much spicy food here in this country.” John complained. “Well, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. It's their culture, and we should at least give it a try.” said Sarah. “But it's too hot for me.” John was still reluctant. “Think of it like this. If you were in a different world, you would have to adapt to their rules. Here, the spicy food is part of their way of life. Maybe you'll find that you like it after a few tries.” Sarah encouraged. John took a small bite and found that it wasn't that bad. So when you're in a new place, embrace the local ways.
5. "Don't count your chickens before they hatch."
- 意思：不要过早乐观，在事情没有确定之前不要做太乐观的预期。

- 出处：伊索寓言。

- 造句：You haven't got the job offer yet. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
- 小片段例子：“I'm sure I'll win this competition. I can already imagine the trophy.” Mike boasted. “Mike, don't count your chickens before they hatch. There are a lot of strong competitors out there.” said David. “But I've practiced so
much.” Mike argued. “Practicing is good, but it doesn't mean you've already won. It's like you're waiting for the eggs to turn into chicks. Until they actually hatch, you can't be sure. You might be disappointed if you're too confident too early.” David warned. Mike realized his mistake and focused more on preparing instead of daydreaming.
6. "Actions speak louder than words."
- 意思：行动比言语更有力量，强调做比说更重要。

- 出处：卡尔（Carryl）的《格里夫：一个工人的故事》。

- 造句：He always says he will help, but actions speak louder than words.
- 小片段例子：“Dad, you said you would build a tree house for me, but you haven't started yet.” said Jimmy. “I know, so n. But I've been really busy.” Dad replied. “But actions speak louder than words. If you really wanted to build it, you would have found some time.” Jimmy was a bit sad. “You're right, Jimmy. I'll start this weekend. I can't just keep talking about it. It's like a race. You can't win by just talking about running, you have to actually run.” Dad realized his mistake. And finally, they built a wonderful tree house together.
7. "One man's meat is another man's poison."
- 意思：对一个人来说是好事的东西，对另一个人可能是坏事。

- 出处：卢克莱修（Lucretius）的《物性论》。

- 造句：Some people love horror movies, but for me, one man's meat is another man's poison.
- 小片段例子：“Let's go to that new roller coaster, it's so exciting!” shouted Ben. “No way. I get really sick on roller coasters.” said Amy. “But it's so much fun.” Ben was puzzled. “One man's meat is another man's poison. You might think it's great, but for me, it's like torture. Just like some people love spicy food and some can't stand it.” Amy explained. Ben understood and they found another activity that they both could enjoy. So everyone has different preferences.
8. "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."
- 意思：分离会让感情变得更深厚。

- 出处：托马斯·海伍德（Thomas Heywood）的作品。

- 造句：After being away from his family for a month, he realized that absence makes the heart grow fonder.
- 小片段例子：“I miss my girlfriend so much since she went on that long trip.” said Mark. “It's normal. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. When she comes back, you'll feel even closer to her.” his friend Tom comforted him.“But it's so hard to be apart.” Mark sighed. “Think of it as a test for your relationship. Just like a flower that needs some space to grow, your relationship
might become stronger after this separation. You'll appreciate each other more.” Tom said. Mark felt better and looked forward to his girlfriend's return.
9. "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence."
- 意思：总是觉得别人的情况比自己的好。

- 出处：塞缪尔·巴特勒（Samuel Butler）的《众生之路》。

- 造句：Don't always think that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Your life is also good.
- 小片段例子：“I envy those rich people. They seem to have no problems.” said Lisa. “But Lisa, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. They might have their own troubles that we don't know about.” her sister Anna replied. “Really? But they can buy anything they want.” Lisa was still not convinced. “Sure, but money can't buy everything. Maybe they envy our simple and happy family life. It's like looking at a beautiful garden from afar. When you get closer, you might find that it has some weeds too.” Anna said. Lisa started to think and realized that she should be more content with her own life.
10. "Better late than never."
- 意思：迟做总比不做好。

- 出处：民间谚语。

- 造句：He finally apologized to her. Better late than never.
- 小片段例子：“I can't believe Jack is finally cleaning his room. It's been a mess for so long.” said his mom. “Well, better late than never. At least he's doing it now.” said his dad. “But he should have done it a long time ago.” Mom was still a bit annoyed. “True, but it's better than never cleaning it at all. It's like a student who is late for class but still shows up. It's not ideal, but it's better than not coming at all.” Dad explained. Mom nodded and was glad that Jack was finally taking some action.。