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情境和状态 - 平衡与节制

探索有关平衡和节制的英语谚语,包括“凡事都有分寸”和“迟到总比不到好”。

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a little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men

used to imply that taking a break from serious matters to enjoy some playfulness can be beneficial and even wise

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"a little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men" 的定义和意义
a little of what you fancy does you good

used to suggest that indulging in small amounts of something enjoyable or desired can have positive effects on one's well-being, emphasizing the value of moderation

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"a little of what you fancy does you good" 的定义和意义
better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us

used to imply that it is better to have a modest or moderate amount of something than to have too much of it, which may lead to negative consequences or harm

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"better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us" 的定义和意义
better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

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"better late than never" 的定义和意义
eat at pleasure, drink with measure

used to advise that it is acceptable to indulge in eating to one's satisfaction, but it is important to control alcohol intake to avoid harmful effects on one's health

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"eat at pleasure, drink with measure" 的定义和意义
enough is as good as a feast

used to suggest that having just enough of something is preferable to having too much of it, emphasizing the value of moderation and contentment over excess

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"enough is as good as a feast" 的定义和意义
the half is better than the whole

used to suggest that having a smaller portion of something can be more beneficial or valuable and less overwhelming or burdensome than having the entire thing

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"the half is better than the whole" 的定义和意义
honey in excess is no longer sweet

used to imply that even the most pleasurable or enjoyable things can lose their appeal if they are overindulged in or taken to extremes

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"honey in excess is no longer sweet" 的定义和意义
it is part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not (to) skin it

used to emphasize that a good leader takes care of those they are responsible for, by taking only what is necessary and not exploiting or harming them

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"it is part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not (to|) skin it" 的定义和意义
keep no more cats than can catch mice

used to suggest that one should not keep more resources, tools, or employees than are necessary to accomplish a task or objective, as it can be wasteful and inefficient

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"keep no more cats than can catch mice" 的定义和意义
there is measure in all things

used to emphasize that moderation and balance are important in all aspects of life

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"there is measure in all things" 的定义和意义
eat to live, not live to eat

used to emphasize the importance of moderation in eating and treating food as fuel for the body rather than a source of constant pleasure or comfort

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"eat to live, not live to eat" 的定义和意义
little and often fills the purse

used to advise that consistent, small efforts can lead to significant results over time, as regular small savings can accumulate to create a considerable amount of wealth

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"little and often fills the purse" 的定义和意义
life is hard by the yard, but by the inch life is a cinch

used to suggest that when faced with difficult tasks or challenges, it is easier to tackle them in small, manageable steps rather than trying to handle everything at once

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"life is hard by the yard, but by the inch life is a cinch" 的定义和意义
moderation in all things

used to imply that excess or deficiency in any area can lead to negative consequences, and that finding a proper balance is the key to a healthy and fulfilling life

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"moderation in all things" 的定义和意义
meat and mass never hindered man

used to imply that it is possible to find a balance between satisfying material needs and nurturing one's spiritual or emotional well-being

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"meat and mass never hindered man" 的定义和意义
all work and no play makes Jack (become) a dull boy

used to suggest that if someone only focuses on work and does not take time for leisure activities or enjoyment, they will become boring, uninteresting, and unhappy

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