Proverbs
['prɔvə:bz]
解释:
(noun.) an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon).
手打:莫林--From WordNet
例句:
- Solomon's Proverbs, I think, have omitted to say, that as the sore palate findeth grit, so an uneasy consciousness heareth innuendoes. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
- I kept myself up with proverbs as long as I could; Pride must abide,--and such wholesome pieces of pith; but it was of no use. 伊丽莎白·盖斯凯尔. 南方与北方.
- Another from the Proverbs of Solomon, speaking of wisdom or virtue: Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and honour. 本杰明·富兰克林. 富兰克林自传.
安德烈整理