詞彙 "a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile" 在中文的含義

"a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile" 在英語中是什麼意思?與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile

US /ə frɛndz fraʊn ɪz ˈbɛtər ðæn ə fuːlz smaɪl/
UK /ə frɛndz fraʊn ɪz ˈbɛtə ðæn ə fuːlz smaɪl/
"a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile" picture

成語

朋友的皺眉勝過愚者的微笑

it is better to have a friend who is honest and critical than a foolish person who flatters you with insincere praise

範例:
I know his critique was harsh, but remember that a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile.
我知道他的批評很嚴厲,但請記住,朋友的皺眉勝過愚者的微笑
She told me the truth even though it hurt, proving that a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile.
儘管真相令人痛苦,她還是告訴了我,這證明了朋友的皺眉勝過愚者的微笑