口译达人必“背”:中国成语英译(34)

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  鞭长莫及
  beyond one’sgrasp
  关公门前耍大刀
  There’s no need to teach a fish to swim.
  严以责己宽以待人
  to be severe with oneself and lenient with others
  铁石心肠
  a heart of steel
  听天由命
  to be guided by destiny
  骄者必败
  Pride goes before a fall.
  单词解析:
  lenient:宽大的, 仁慈的 【例句】①Lenient parents; lenient rules.仁慈的父母; 宽松的规章制度 ②In your case, we are prepared to be lenient.根据你的情况,我们拟予从宽处理