词汇 "a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile" 在中文的含义

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

成语

朋友的皱眉胜过愚者的微笑

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

示例:
I know his critique was harsh, but remember that a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile.
我知道他的批评很严厉,但请记住,朋友的皱眉胜过愚者的微笑
She told me the truth even though it hurt, proving that a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile.
尽管真相令人痛苦,她还是告诉了我,这证明了朋友的皱眉胜过愚者的微笑