词汇 "better a good cow than a cow of a good kind" 在中文的含义
"better a good cow than a cow of a good kind" 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
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/
成语
与其要名种牛，不如要好产奶的牛, 实惠胜过虚名
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
示例:
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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.
他买了一辆可靠的二手车，而不是一辆总出故障的豪华品牌车；与其要名种牛，不如要好产奶的牛。
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I prefer this local tool that works perfectly; better a good cow than a cow of a good kind.
我更喜欢这个运行完美的本地工具；与其要名种牛，不如要好产奶的牛。