成语 226-250 Flashcards
以牙还牙
An eye for an eye
以身作则
Set an example
因材施教
To suit the teaching to the ability of the pupil
饮水思源
To always be grateful and thankful
迎刃而解
To pin-point the core or source of the problem so that subsequent related problems are solved
应接不暇
Too busy to attend to all
与虎谋皮
Request somebody to act against his own interest
与日俱增
Grow with each passing day
缘木求鱼
A fruitless approach
约法三章
Make a few simple rules to be observed by all concerned
再接再厉
To continue to put in more effort
真知灼见
Real knowledge and deep insight
蒸蒸日上
Becoming more prosperous everyday
执迷不悟
Refuse to come to one’s senses
纸上谈兵
Empty talk
志同道合
To share the same beliefs and ideals
志在四方
High aspiration or ambition
周官放火
One may steal a horse while another may not look over the hedge
装聋作哑
Pretend to be ignorant
自暴自弃
To abandon oneself to despair; to give up one’s hope and ambition
自食其力
Earn one’s own living
自投罗网
Hurl oneself willingly into something obviously wrong or dangerous
自相矛盾
To contradict oneself
作壁上观
Be an onlooker; sit by and watch