
好词典

源自中古英语 'seien'(说),最终源于古英语 'secgan',与德语 'sagen' 同源。
❶ 指广为流传的短句或谚语,通常包含智慧、经验或普遍真理,用于简洁表达某种观点或建议。
“As the saying goes, 'Actions speak louder than words.'”
(正如谚语所说,'行动胜于雄辩。')
“My grandmother often quotes old sayings about patience.”
(我祖母经常引用关于耐心的古老谚语。)
go without saying — 表示某事非常明显或理所当然,不需要特别说明。
“It goes without saying that honesty is important in a relationship.”
(不言而喻,诚实在一段关系中很重要。)