成语 (retest..) Flashcards

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井井有条

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in perfect order

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居安思危

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to be prepared/vigilant even in peaceful times

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口若悬河

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to speak skillfully and eloquently

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口是心非

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to say one thing and mean another

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苦口婆心

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to advise earnestly though it may be hard to hear

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滥竽充数

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pretend to be what one is not

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老马识途

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experienced, can lead the way

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礼尚往来

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eye for an eye, reciprocate to a kind action

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理直气壮

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to speak confidently as they are justified in doing so

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10
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力不从心

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unable to fulfill one’s desired strength (helpless)

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良药苦口

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good medicine tastes bitter → harsh but valuable advice

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了如指掌

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know it like the back of my hand

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炉火纯青

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perfected/mastered one’s craft (the fire is blue)

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路不拾遗

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a community that is honest and does not steal

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落花流水

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completely defeated

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门可罗雀

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quiet and deserted area

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面目全非

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completely changed

18
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名列前茅

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be among the best

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名落孙山

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failed, unsuccessful

20
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目空一切

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condescending/arrogant