词汇集 道德与美德的重要性（属于 美德与恶习）：完整且详细的清单
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you either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain
/juː ˈiːðər daɪ ə ˈhɪroʊ ɔːr juː lɪv lɔːŋ ɪˈnʌf tuː siː jʊərˈsɛlf bɪˈkʌm ðə ˈvɪlən/
(idiom) 要么作为英雄死去，要么活得够久，发现自己变成恶棍
示例:
The politician's scandal reminded everyone that you either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
这位政治家的丑闻提醒了大家：要么作为英雄死去，要么活得够久，眼睁睁看着自己变成恶棍。
better a good cow than a cow of a good kind
/ˈbetər ə ɡʊd kaʊ ðæn ə kaʊ əv ə ɡʊd kaɪnd/
(idiom) 与其要名种牛，不如要好产奶的牛, 实惠胜过虚名
示例:
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。
/duː raɪt ænd fɪr noʊ mæn/
(idiom) 行事正直，无所畏惧
示例:
My grandfather always told me to do right and fear no man, regardless of the pressure from others.
我祖父总是告诉我，无论别人的压力有多大，都要行事正直，无所畏惧。
/fɛr pleɪ ɪz ə ˈdʒuːəl/
(idiom) 公平竞争是无价之宝
示例:
Even in a tough competition, remember that fair play is a jewel.
即使在激烈的竞争中，也要记住公平竞争是无价之宝。
/hi lɪvz lɔŋ hu lɪvz wɛl/
(idiom) 活得好就是活得久
示例:
He didn't reach old age, but he lives long who lives well, and his impact was immense.
他没有活到晚年，但活得好就是活得久，他的影响是巨大的。
hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil
/hɪr noʊ ˈiːvəl, siː noʊ ˈiːvəl, spiːk noʊ ˈiːvəl/
(idiom) 不听、不看、不说
示例:
The witnesses to the crime acted as if they hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil.
犯罪证人们表现得好像不听、不看、不说。
there is honor even among thieves
/ðɛr ɪz ˈɑːnər ˈiːvən əˈmʌŋ θiːvz/
(idiom) 盗亦有道
示例:
The gang members refused to testify against each other, proving that there is honor even among thieves.
帮派成员拒绝互相指证，证明了盗亦有道。
/ˈvɜːr.tʃuː ɪz ɪts oʊn rɪˈwɔːrd/
(idiom) 德行本身就是报酬
示例:
I don't need a thank-you note; virtue is its own reward.
我不需要感谢信；德行本身就是报酬。
it is ill waiting for dead men's shoes
/ɪt ɪz ɪl ˈweɪtɪŋ fɔːr dɛd mɛnz ʃuːz/
(idiom) 等死人的鞋穿是没出息的, 靠等遗产过日子是不明智的
示例:
He spent his life expecting a fortune from his uncle, but it is ill waiting for dead men's shoes.
他一生都在期待继承叔叔的财产，但靠等死人的遗产过日子是不明智的。
a clean conscience makes a soft pillow
/ə klin ˈkɑnʃəns meɪks ə sɔft ˈpɪloʊ/
(idiom) 问心无愧，安稳入睡
示例:
He slept like a baby after returning the lost wallet, proving that a clean conscience makes a soft pillow.
他在归还丢失的钱包后睡得很香，证明了问心无愧，安稳入睡。
a clear conscience is a sure card
/ə klɪr ˈkɑnʃəns ɪz ə ʃʊr kɑrd/
(idiom) 问心无愧，处事胆壮, 身正不怕影子斜
示例:
He wasn't afraid of the investigation because a clear conscience is a sure card.
他不怕调查，因为问心无愧，处事胆壮。
an honest man's pillow is his peace of mind
/æn ˈɑːnɪst mænz ˈpɪloʊ ɪz hɪz piːs əv maɪnd/
(idiom) 不做亏心事，不怕鬼敲门, 诚实的人问心无愧
示例:
He doesn't have much money, but he sleeps soundly because an honest man's pillow is his peace of mind.
他虽然没多少钱，但睡得很香，因为诚实的人问心无愧，自然睡得安稳。