词汇 "better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion" 在中文的含义
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better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion
US /ˈbetər bi ðə hed əv ə dɔːɡ ðæn ðə teɪl əv ə ˈlaɪən/
UK /ˈbetə bi ðə hed əv ə dɒɡ ðæn ðə teɪl əv ə ˈlaɪən/
成语
宁为鸡口，不为牛后
it is better to be the leader of a small or less prestigious group than to be a subordinate in a large or more prestigious one
示例:
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He chose to manage a small local firm rather than be a junior clerk at a global bank, believing it's better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.
他选择经营一家当地的小公司，而不愿在全球银行当一名初级职员，他认为宁为鸡口，不为牛后。
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I'd rather have my own tiny shop than work for a massive corporation; better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.
我宁愿拥有自己的小店，也不愿在大财团工作；正所谓宁为鸡口，不为牛后。