词汇 "the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail" 在中文的含义
"the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail" 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
the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail
US /ðə ˈhaɪər ðə ˈmʌŋki klaɪmz, ðə mɔːr hi ʃoʊz hɪz teɪl/
UK /ðə ˈhaɪə ðə ˈmʌŋki klaɪmz, ðə mɔː hi ʃəʊz hɪz teɪl/
成语
猴子爬得越高，尾巴露得越长
the more a person gains power or status, the more their flaws or negative qualities become visible to others
示例:
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He was respected as a manager, but once he became CEO, everyone saw his arrogance; the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail.
他当经理时很受人尊敬，但一旦当上首席执行官，大家都看到了他的傲慢；猴子爬得越高，尾巴露得越长。
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The new politician's scandals are coming out now that he's in office; the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail.
这位新政客上台后，丑闻不断传出；猴子爬得越高，尾巴露得越长。