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人类特征与品质 - 自然特征和倾向

了解“自然会经过培育”和“豹子无法改变其斑点”等英语谚语如何用英语描述自然特征和倾向。

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Human Traits & Qualities
a leopard cannot change its spots

used to imply that a person's fundamental nature or character is difficult and unlikely to change, even if they try

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an ape is an ape, a varlet is a varlet, though they be clad in silk or scarlet

used to imply that a person's true nature or identity cannot be disguised or changed by outward appearances, such as clothing or social status

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"an ape is an ape, a varlet is a varlet, though they be clad in silk or scarlet" 的定义和意义
the wolf may lose his teeth, but never his nature

used to emphasize that a person or creature's fundamental qualities and character are innate and unlikely to change, despite the passage of time or the influence of external factors

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"the wolf (may|might) lose his teeth, but never his nature" 的定义和意义
the fox may grow grey, but never good

used to suggest that a person's inherent character or nature is unlikely to change, even with age or experience

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born, not made

used to suggest that certain qualities or abilities are innate and cannot be acquired through training or education

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you cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear

used to suggest that one cannot turn something of low quality or little value into something of high quality or great value, no matter how much effort is put into it

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nature passes nurture

used to suggest that a person's innate qualities and traits have a greater impact on their development and behavior than external factors such as upbringing or environment

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a crow is never whiter for washing itself often

used to imply that a person's inherent character or nature cannot be changed by changing their external appearance or behavior

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send a fool to market and a fool he will return

used to imply that a foolish person will remain foolish no matter how many opportunities or experiences they have

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a bellowing cow soon forgets her calf

used to highlight the tendency of individuals to quickly lose interest or forget about something or someone they once cared deeply about

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we are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed

used to suggest that from the moment of our birth, we express dissatisfaction and continue to do so throughout our lives, often ending with unfulfilled expectations and disappointment

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what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh

used to suggest that a person's innate tendencies or characteristics, inherited from their ancestors, will eventually become apparent in their actions or personality and are difficult to change

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