有关wolf的四个习语
1. wolf in sheep's clothing 披着羊皮的狼
He’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing. 他是一个披着羊皮的狼。
He is not to be trusted. He is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. 他是不可以相信的,他是一个伪君子。
They were our worst enemies—wolves in sheep's clothing. 他们是大家最危险的敌人——是披着羊皮的狼。
Beware of the police chief. He seems polite, but he’ s a wolf in sheep’s clothing. 当心这个警察局长,他看起来彬彬有礼,但事实上是个凶恶的家伙。
2. cry wolf 虚张声势,报谎喊“狼来了”
Nobody will believe he is in trouble because he has cried wolf so many times. 哪个也不会相信他会真的碰到困难,由于他过去曾多次发出假警报。
3. keep the wolf from the door 勉强度日,可以免于饥饿
Their wages are barely enough to keep the wolf from the door. 他们的薪资勉强够保持生活的。
They are not well off, but they manage to keep the wolf from the door. 他们的光景不好,但可以吃饱肚子。
4. have [hold] a wolf by the ears 骑虎难下,进退两难
Now they have a wolf by the ears. 目前他们是骑虎难下。