词汇 "fair words will not fill the belly" 在中文的含义
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fair words will not fill the belly
US /fɛr wɜrdz wɪl nɑt fɪl ðə ˈbɛli/
UK /feə wɜːdz wɪl nɒt fɪl ðə ˈbɛli/
成语
花言巧语填不饱肚子, 甜言蜜语当不了饭吃
polite words or promises are useless if they are not accompanied by action or practical help, especially regarding basic needs
示例:
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He promised to help us with the rent, but fair words will not fill the belly.
他承诺帮我们付房租，但花言巧语填不饱肚子。
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The politician gave a great speech, but the poor know that fair words will not fill the belly.
那位政客发表了精彩的演讲，但穷人知道甜言蜜语当不了饭吃。