詞彙 "better a good cow than a cow of a good kind" 在中文的含義
"better a good cow than a cow of a good kind" 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
better a good cow than a cow of a good kind
US /ˈbetər ə ɡʊd kaʊ ðæn ə kaʊ əv ə ɡʊd kaɪnd/
UK /ˈbetər ə ɡʊd kaʊ ðæn ə kaʊ əv ə ɡʊd kaɪnd/
成語
與其要名種牛，不如要好產奶的牛, 實惠勝過虛名
it is better to have something that is actually good and useful than something that merely comes from a famous or reputable source but is not good itself
範例:
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He bought a reliable used car instead of a luxury brand that keeps breaking down; better a good cow than a cow of a good kind.
他買了一輛可靠的二手車，而不是一輛總出故障的豪華品牌車；與其要名種牛，不如要好產奶的牛。
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I prefer this local tool that works perfectly; better a good cow than a cow of a good kind.
我更喜歡這個運行完美的本地工具；與其要名種牛，不如要好產奶的牛。