詞彙 "better pay the butcher than the doctor" 在中文的含義

"better pay the butcher than the doctor" 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 pay the butcher than the doctor

US /ˈbetər peɪ ðə ˈbʊtʃər ðæn ðə ˈdɑːktər/
UK /ˈbetə peɪ ðə ˈbʊtʃə ðæn ðə ˈdɒktə/
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成語

與其花錢看病,不如花錢吃好

it is better to spend money on good food to stay healthy than to spend it on medical treatment once you are ill

範例:
I always buy organic vegetables because I believe it's better pay the butcher than the doctor.
我總是買有機蔬菜,因為我相信與其花錢看病,不如花錢吃好
Don't skimp on your diet; better pay the butcher than the doctor.
不要在飲食上太吝嗇;與其花錢看病,不如花錢吃好