proverb

'prɒvә:b

六级

n. a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

n. 谚语, 格言, 箴言
vt. 使众所周知, 用谚语表达

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

proverb 由 pro-（前）和 verb（词、动词）组成，意思是“前面说的”或“说出来的句子”，即谚语。

例句

1. A penny saved is a penny earned.

储蓄一分就是赚取一分。

2. Actions speak louder than words.

行动胜于空谈。

3. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

不要在小鸡孵出来之前就数它们。