pattern

社会、法律和政治 - 不公正

探索描述不公正的英语谚语,包括“有些人比其他人更平等”和“迟来的正义就是正义的否定”。

review-disable

审查

flashcard-disable

闪卡

quiz-disable

测验

开始学习
Society, Law, & Politics
desert and reward seldom keep company

used to emphasize the idea that life is not always fair, and that people may not always receive the recognition or reward that they deserve

[句子]
daily words
wordlist
关闭
登录
dictionary link
the gods send nuts to those who have no teeth

used to emphasize the unevenness or randomness of fortune, where valuable opportunities or possessions may be bestowed upon those who are unable to fully enjoy or utilize them

诸神将坚果送给那些没有牙齿的人

诸神将坚果送给那些没有牙齿的人

Google Translate
[句子]
daily words
wordlist
关闭
登录
dictionary link
laws catch flies, but let hornets go free

used to suggest that laws are often more effective at punishing small offenses and less influential individuals, while powerful or influential individuals may escape punishment

[句子]
daily words
wordlist
关闭
登录
dictionary link
one law for the rich and another (law) for the poor

used to suggest that the legal system is often biased in favor of the wealthy and influential, allowing them to receive special treatment or avoid punishment

一套法律适用于富人,另一套法律适用于穷人

一套法律适用于富人,另一套法律适用于穷人

Google Translate
[句子]
daily words
wordlist
关闭
登录
dictionary link
some are more equal than others

used to imply that in certain situations, equality is not applied consistently or fairly, and that certain individuals or groups may receive better treatment or privileges than others

[句子]
daily words
wordlist
关闭
登录
dictionary link
when elephants fight, the grass gets trampled

used to imply that conflicts between powerful entities can have serious consequences for those who are caught in the middle or who are weaker and more vulnerable

当大象打架时,草地会被践踏

当大象打架时,草地会被践踏

Google Translate
[句子]
daily words
wordlist
关闭
登录
dictionary link
the wholesomest meat is at another man's cost

used to imply that the best things in life are often obtained at the expense of others

最健康的肉是以另一个人的代价

最健康的肉是以另一个人的代价

Google Translate
[句子]
daily words
wordlist
关闭
登录
dictionary link
justice delayed is justice denied

used to stress the importance of timely delivery of justice, as any delay can render it ineffective and meaningless

迟来的正义就是剥夺正义

迟来的正义就是剥夺正义

Google Translate
[句子]
daily words
wordlist
关闭
登录
dictionary link
little thieves are hanged, but great ones escape

used to imply that those who commit minor offenses are punished harshly, while those who commit more serious crimes or who have more power and influence often escape punishment

小贼被绞死,大盗却逃脱了

小贼被绞死,大盗却逃脱了

Google Translate
[句子]
daily words
wordlist
关闭
登录
dictionary link
LanGeek
下载LanGeek应用程序