词汇 "not mention rope in the house of a man who has been hanged" 在中文的含义
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not mention rope in the house of a man who has been hanged
US /nɑt ˈmɛn.ʃən roʊp ɪn ðə haʊs ʌv ə mæn hu hæz bɪn hæŋd/
UK /nɒt ˈmɛn.ʃən rəʊp ɪn ðə haʊs ɒv ə mæn huː hæz biːn hæŋd/
成语
当着矮人别说短话, 不提人的痛处
to avoid bringing up a subject that is likely to be sensitive or embarrassing to someone because of their past experiences
示例:
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I didn't ask about his failed business; you should not mention rope in the house of a man who has been hanged.
我没问他生意失败的事；在当事人面前不应提及其痛处。
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Talking about divorce around her right now is like mentioning rope in the house of a man who has been hanged.
现在在她面前谈论离婚就像是在伤口上撒盐。