初级笔译开讲英语中与动物有关谚语.pptVIP

What are the twelve animal signs in Chinese culture? Rat Chinese connotations: 1.disgusting/annoying老鼠过街，人人喊打。 (S) A rat crossing the street is chased by all. 2.timid胆小如鼠 (D) as timid as a hare Western connotations: 1.Suspicious / troublesome /disgraceful Smell a rat觉得非常可疑 2.Treacherous They ratted on us.他们背叛了我们. “Rat” is only associated with something derogatory in both Chinese and Western Cultures. Ox Chinese connotations: strong/well-built 壮如牛 (D) strong as a horse Stubborn 牛劲 (D) stubborn as a mule Dedicated/industrious牛吃的是草,挤出的是奶. Ignorant 对牛弹琴 Western connotations: Big eyes