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知識と知恵 - 愚かさ

「愚か者のボルトはすぐに撃たれる」や「小さなことは小さな心を喜ばせる」などの英語のことわざが英語でどのように愚かさを表現しているかを発見してください。

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Knowledge & Wisdom

used to warn that excessive drinking impairs a person's judgment and ability to think clearly

Ex: The partygoer learned the hard way that when the wine is in, wit is out, after making a series of embarrassing remarks.

used to imply that a foolish person can have more knowledge in their own area of expertise than a wise person who is unfamiliar with that area

Ex: John may not have a college degree, but he knows more about fixing cars than his neighbor who has a PhD in physics, proving that a fool knows more in his own house than a wise man in another.

used to imply that some people may ask questions without thinking deeply, while a wise person considers the subject matter before responding

Ex: As a teacher, I encourage my students to think deeply and critically before asking questions, reminding them that 'a fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years.'

used to imply that a foolish person acts quickly without much thought or consideration

Ex: Joe's colleague was planning to quit his job and start his own business without any preparation or planning.

used to imply that it is generally unwise for someone to act as their own advocate or counselor in matters that require objectivity and specialized knowledge

Ex: Mary hired a lawyer to represent her in court, but she kept second-guessing his advice and tried to argue her own case.

used to suggest that wise individuals make practical choices by considering various factors and avoiding unnecessary risks, while fools may make hasty or unwise decisions

Ex: The CEO of the company was known for making hasty decisions without consulting his team.

used to imply that someone is completely ignorant or uneducated

Ex: When the new employee started working, it was clear that they didn't know B from a battledore when it came to the company's products.

used to emphasize that people have varying levels of intelligence, knowledge, or common sense

Ex: The students in this school range greatly in terms of academic ability and maturity; some are wise, some are otherwise.

used to imply that a person's actions and behavior are a better indicator of their intelligence or lack thereof than their words or appearance

Ex: Mary keeps lending money to her unreliable friend, even though she never gets paid back.

used to imply that there are always gullible or naive people who can be easily deceived or taken advantage of by others

Ex: The fortune teller convinced the young woman to pay her a large sum of money to remove a curse that didn't exist.

used to suggest that an older person who behaves foolishly is especially deserving of criticism for not having learned from their past experiences

Ex: My grandfather keeps falling for online scams and giving away his personal information.

used to imply that young people tend to underestimate the wisdom and experience of older people, while older people are aware of the shortcomings and lack of experience of younger people

Ex: The teenager scoffed at the advice of his elder brother, thinking him an old fool, little realizing that young folks think old folks to be fools, but old folks know young folks to be fools from their own memories of youth.

used to suggest that the quality of a question influences the quality of the answer, and that a poorly thought-out or irrelevant question is unlikely to result in a useful answer

Ex: The reporter asked the politician a ridiculous question about building a tunnel to the moon, and the politician responded with some nonsense about pink elephants.

used to imply that dishonest and foolish people often create conflict and division in society, as both intentionally or unintentionally are enemies of truth

Ex: The corrupt politicians and the gullible voters are the reason our country is in such a mess.

used to imply that people with limited intellect or imagination find satisfaction in small and trivial things, while those with greater intelligence seek more meaningful experiences

Ex: John is always excited about small and insignificant things, like winning a free keychain or getting a coupon for a dollar off.

used to imply that people tend to imitate the actions of others, especially those they admire or consider as role models, without necessarily understanding the reasons behind those actions

Ex: The toddler imitated his mother's habit of biting her nails.

used to imply that a single foolish action can have significant and sometimes irreversible consequences that may require much effort and wisdom to fix

Ex: The inexperienced DIY enthusiast tried to fix a complex plumbing problem, and caused a flood in the house.

used to say that when a person remains foolish and lacks wisdom even after reaching the age of forty, it strongly signifies their inherent foolishness that is unlikely to be corrected

Ex: Despite having decades of experience, the employee still makes the same basic mistakes over and over again.
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