词汇 "a live dog is better than a dead lion" 在中文的含义
"a live dog is better than a dead lion" 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法
a live dog is better than a dead lion
US /ə laɪv dɔːɡ ɪz ˈbetər ðæn ə ded ˈlaɪən/
UK /ə laɪv dɒɡ ɪz ˈbetə ðæn ə ded ˈlaɪən/
成语
活着的狗比死去的狮子强
it is better to be alive and humble or insignificant than to be dead and great or famous
示例:
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He decided to surrender rather than fight a hopeless battle, reasoning that a live dog is better than a dead lion.
他决定投降而不是进行一场徒劳的战斗，理由是活着的狗比死去的狮子强。
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I know you want to be a hero, but remember that a live dog is better than a dead lion.
我知道你想当英雄，但请记住活着的狗比死去的狮子强。