201-220 Flashcards
无可厚非
Give no cause for much criticism.
无微不至
In every possible way; meticulously.
五体投地
Prostrate oneself before somebody in admiration ; worship somebody.
相辅相成
Supplement and complement each other.
心猿意马
Restless and whimsical; in a capricious and jumpy wood.
幸灾乐祸
Be glad when somebody is in difficulty; take pleasure in other’s misfortune.
袖手旁观
Look on with folded arms ; look on unconcerned.
胸有成竹
A painter has the image of bamboo in his mind before he paints it ― have a well-thought-out plan/stratagem; possess assurance; do sth with calm assurance.
虚怀若谷
Have a mind as open as a valley—be extremely modest; be open-minded.
悬崖勒马
Rein in at the brink of the precipice—wake up to and avoid danger at the last moment.
削足适履
Cut the feet to fit the shoes; act in a procrustean manner.
雪中送炭
Deliver charcoal to sb’s doorsteps in snowy weather ― provide timely help.
循循善诱
Be good at giving systematic guidance; lead the students skillfully by orderly method; teach with skill and patience.
掩耳盗铃
Plug one’s ears while stealing a bell; deceive oneself as an ostrich that buries its head in the sand.
夜郎自大
Ludicrous conceit of the king of Yelang―parochial arrogance.
败涂地
Meet one’s waterloo; suffer a crushing defeat.
一帆风顺
Smooth sailing–everything goes smoothly.
一鼓作气
Press on to the finish without letup; get sth done in one sustained effort.
一见如故
Feel like old friends at the first meeting.
一鸣惊人
Amaze the world with a single brilliant feat; set the world on fire.
