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人类特征与品质 - 勇敢与懦弱

掌握关于勇敢和懦弱的英语谚语,比如“不入虎穴,焉得虎子”和“良心使我们所有人都变得懦弱”。

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Human Traits & Qualities
better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep

used to say that it is better to live a short but meaningful life, filled with courage and boldness, rather than living a long but unremarkable life that lacks purpose or ambition

短暂而勇敢的人生胜过漫长而无目标的人生

短暂而勇敢的人生胜过漫长而无目标的人生

Ex: The ambitious entrepreneur took a risk and started his own business, knowing that it was better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep working for someone else. 
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cowards die many times before their [death]

used to imply that confronting challenges with bravery is better than letting fear hold us back and suffer the consequences of inaction, as it may cause emotional suffering similar to death

危险来临前的恐惧会加重痛苦

危险来临前的恐惧会加重痛苦

Ex: The indecisive job applicant was afraid to apply for his dream job, imagining all the ways he could be rejected.  He realized that cowards die many times before their death, and that taking a chance could lead to great opportunities. 
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no guts, no glory

used to emphasize the importance of taking action and being willing to take risks in order to achieve great things in life

没有勇气就难有大成就

没有勇气就难有大成就

Ex: John was nervous about quitting his stable job to start his own business, but he knew that no guts, no glory, and he took the leap. 
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a bully is always a coward

used to imply that bullies use intimidation to make up for their own feelings of weakness or vulnerability

欺凌往往是恐惧和软弱的表现

欺凌往往是恐惧和软弱的表现

Ex: I've seen people try to put others down to make themselves feel better.  But as the saying goes, a bully is always a coward - it takes strength to lift others up. 
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a man of courage never (wants|needs) weapons

used to imply that a courageous person will rely on their inner strength and moral character to face challenges, rather than resorting to violence or intimidation

真正的勇气不需要暴力或威胁

真正的勇气不需要暴力或威胁

Ex: When dealing with a conflict at work, Jane didn't resort to authority to make her employee agree with her.  Instead, she reasoned with him and resolved the issue, demonstrating how a man of courage never wants weapons. 
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boldly [go] where no man has gone before

used to imply the importance of embracing the unknown, taking risks, and pushing beyond the boundaries of what is currently known or accepted in order to achieve great things

为了进步,要勇敢探索未知

为了进步,要勇敢探索未知

Ex: The startup is developing cutting-edge technology, boldly going where no man has gone before in the quest for innovation. 
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conscience makes cowards of us all

used to say that people's sense of right and wrong can make them hesitant or afraid to take action, even if it is necessary or beneficial

良知可能让人行动时犹豫

良知可能让人行动时犹豫

Ex: The politician was afraid to speak out against the corrupt practices of his party, knowing that conscience makes cowards of us all, and that challenging the status quo could put his career at risk. 
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eagles fly alone, but sheep flock together

used to suggest that individuals with exceptional or unique abilities may stand out from the crowd and be isolated, while those who lack such qualities tend to seek safety in groups

出众的人有时会走自己的路

出众的人有时会走自己的路

Ex: The scientist struggled to find colleagues who shared his curiosity and vision, as his peers were content with conventional research.  He knew that eagles fly alone, but sheep flock together, and that true progress requires breaking away from the herd. 
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faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden)

used to suggest that a person who lacks courage or is too timid will never be able to win the affection of the person they desire, and that boldness and perseverance are necessary traits for success in romantic pursuits

在爱情中,缺乏勇气会妨碍成功

在爱情中,缺乏勇气会妨碍成功

Ex: Even though he was nervous, John mustered up the courage to ask his crush out on a date, remembering the proverb that faint heart never won fair lady. 
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he that stays in the valley will (not|never) get over the hill

used to suggest that progress and growth require taking some degree of risk and making an effort to move beyond one's current situation

进步需要努力并承担一定风险

进步需要努力并承担一定风险

Ex: The ambitious student knew that he had to take challenging courses to achieve his dream of attending a top university.  He reminded himself that he that stays in the valley will not get over the hill, and enrolled in advanced classes. 
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