中文“牛”短语和英文“马”习语的对比性精选.pptVIP

Chinese “niu” VS English “horse” Strong 强壮如牛 Stubborn temper “牛不喝水强按头” The reasons for the similarities: “niu” and “horse” have been serving for human beings for thousands of years. “niu” and “horse” have been playing a very important role in farm work, transportation, food and war. Whenever they are needed, human beings will assign tasks for them. because of their physical features: strong. The reasons for the differences In Britain, “horse racing began to become a professional sport during the rule (1702-1714) of Queen Anne.”(Y.P.Li, 2008, p. 188). Because of the long history an