英语习语谚语集锦题稿.doc

英语习语 一、Idioms的定义： 广义的idioms包括：1. set phrase短语，2. proverbs谚语，3. sayings俗语, 4. epigrams警句，5. slang俚语，6. colloquialisms 口语，7. quotations名言/语录，8. two-part allegorical sayings寓言 9. allusions典故 汉语中包括：1. 成语set phrases， 2. 谚语proverbs， 3. 俗语colloquialism, 4. 歇后语allegorical saying 二、英语idioms的来源 1．From the Bible圣经故事: 1) Cast pearls before swine对牛弹琴；白费好意这个成语源自《新约。马太福音》第7章：“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you”.’t you see the writing on the wall? 难道你没有看出大难临头了吗？（writing on the wall