詞彙 "fair words will not fill the belly" 在中文的含義
"fair words will not fill the belly" 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
fair words will not fill the belly
US /fɛr wɜrdz wɪl nɑt fɪl ðə ˈbɛli/
UK /feə wɜːdz wɪl nɒt fɪl ðə ˈbɛli/
成語
花言巧語填不飽肚子, 甜言蜜語當不了飯吃
polite words or promises are useless if they are not accompanied by action or practical help, especially regarding basic needs
範例:
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He promised to help us with the rent, but fair words will not fill the belly.
他承諾幫我們付房租，但花言巧語填不飽肚子。
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The politician gave a great speech, but the poor know that fair words will not fill the belly.
那位政客發表了精彩的演講，但窮人知道甜言蜜語當不了飯吃。