成语 76-100 Flashcards
含沙射影
To attack by insinuation
花言巧语
Delicate flattery; sweet talk
狐假虎威
To browbeat others by virtue of one’s powerful connections
海底捞针
To fish for a needle in the ocean
混水摸鱼
To fish in troubled waters
好逸恶劳
To despise labour and love ease
近水楼台
A point of vantage; a waterside pavilion
诲人不倦
To teach tirelessly
见义勇为
Never hesitate to do what is righteous
金科玉律
Golden rule
画龙点睛
To add the finishing (vital) touch; eg the pupils to the dragon’s eyes
害群之马
An evil member of the herd
家喻户晓
Widely-known
见仁见智
Different people have different views
捷足先登
The early bird gets the worm
画蛇添足
To ruin the effect by adding smth (eg feet to a snake)
胡作非为
Wild escapades; infamous conduct
疾风知劲草
Adversity tests the character of man
解铃还须系领人
It is better for the doer to undo what he has done himself
海誓山盟
(To make) a solemn pledge of love
假公济私
To use public office for private gain
汗牛充栋
An immense number of books (so many that the bull carrying it begins to perspire)
金玉良言
Invaluable advice
进退维谷
To be in a dilemma