希腊神话俗语.pptVIP

Allusions Allusions Allusions Allusions Allusions Allusions * Be a Jason An unfaithful husband; be a fickle-hearted man Example: The great pity is that eventually it was too late for the young girl to find out that her lover was a Jason, as is not uncommon for us to read in novels. Golden fleece Treasures obtained after innumerous untold hardships. Example: No way for me to give up this book, which is like my golden fleece. You just can’t imagine how much time and energy I’ve put in acquiring it. Argonauts Courageous navigator or adventurer Example: The argonauts of the Western Pacific was brave enough to get through the terrible storm. Sow dragons teeth Provoke war by spreading dispute; or cultivate warriors or monsters. Example: There is one thing I want to remind you that whoever dares to sow dragon’s teeth here will be mercilessly deserted sooner or later. Sirens song Fine-sounding words; words that confuse or mislead people. Example: It’s really dangerous for some students to indulge in computer games day and night as if sailors couldn’t refuse sirens’ songs. Medeas kettle A way to restore youth Example: It’s natural for everybody to keep youth and beauty though it’s universally accepted that nowhere can human being find Medea’s kettle throughout the history. *