81-100 Flashcards

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好逸恶劳

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Love ease and hate work

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狐假虎威

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Bully people by flaunting one’s powerful connections

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3
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胡作非为

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Play the gangster; act wildly in defiance of the law or public opinion; commit all kinds of outrages

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4
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花言巧语

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Sweet words; fine words; flattery

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5
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画龙点睛

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  1. Add the finishing touch
  2. Add a word or two to clinch the point
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6
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画蛇添足

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Ruin the effect by adding something superflous

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7
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诲人不倦

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Be tireless in teaching; teach with tireless zeal

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8
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混水摸鱼

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Gain advantage in a confused situation

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9
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疾风之劲草

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Only the toughest grass can stand the strongest wind; the strength of character is tested in a crisis

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10
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家喻户晓

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Be known is every household; be a household word

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假公济私

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Use public office for private gain; jobbery

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12
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见仁见智

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Different people, different views; opinions differ

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13
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见义勇为

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Act bravely for a just cause

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14
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捷足先登

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The early bird catches the worm

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解铃还须系铃人

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Whoever starts the trouble should end it; Take responsibility for your actions/wrongdoings

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16
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金科玉律

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Laws and regulations

17
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金玉良言

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Precious and valuable advice

18
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近水楼台

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Enjoy the benefits of a favourable position

19
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进退维谷

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Be in a dilemma/quandary; between the devil and the deep blue sea

20
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近朱者赤,近墨者黑

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One who nears vermillion becomes red and one who nears ink becomes black — one takes on the colour/personality of a company