| 单词 | saying |
| 释义 | saying (seɪɪŋ ) Word forms: sayings 1. countable noun A saying is a sentence that people often say and that gives advice or information about human life and experience. We also realize the truth of that old saying: Charity begins at home. Her favourite saying was: 'There are a lot of people far worse off than me.' Synonyms: proverb, maxim, adage, saw [old-fashioned] 2. countable noun [usually plural] The sayings of a person, especially a religious or political leader, are important things that they said or pieces of advice that they gave. The sayings of Confucius offer guidance on this matter. [+ of] Idioms: it goes without saying said to mean that something is so obvious that it does not need to be said or explained And of course it goes without saying that if there's anything you should need while you're out here, please don't hesitate to call me here at the embassy. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: old saying The old saying was that a plum was ripe if the fruit could be picked from its stalk, but this is only partly true. Food Watch (1994) As the old saying goes, if you love somebody set them free. The Sun (2010) There is an old saying, that without quiet there can be no loud. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The sign says it's been shut because the council cannot guarantee a socialdistancing requirement of two metres for people using the path. The Sun The moon in your sign says the more organised you are, the more productive you'll be. The Sun Soon, that welcome may only apply if you know what the sign says. Times, Sunday Times A sign says 'train every 15 minutes', so you grudgingly fork out a whopping 15.50 for the 15-mile journey. Times, Sunday Times You're in the overtaking lane on the motorway and a sign says that your lane will close in 800 yards. Times, Sunday Times It was a well-known saying in the 19th century, certainly among the middle and upper classes. Times,Sunday Times There's a well-known saying in the fashion world that when the markets slump, the hemlines get longer. Times, Sunday Times Dude, that's not a well-known saying about unmentionable incidents or people. Times, Sunday Times Her hands represent a well-known saying among karateka: fierce in battle and gentle in life. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The name of the book became a well-known saying. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 说法 Japanese: ことわざ |
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