英语写作必备经典谚语大全

The first blow is half the battle.
出手告捷就等于战胜了一半。

The eye is bigger than the belly.
眼睛比肚子大。

The exception proves the rule.
有例外就证明存在着法则。

The end justifies the means.
为达目的可不择手段。

The early bird catches the worm.
早起的鸟儿有虫吃。

The devil's children have the devil's luck.
魔鬼的孩子好狗运。

The devil looks after his own.
魔鬼照顾自家人。

The devil is not as black as he is painted.
魔鬼并不像人们所画的那么黑。

The devil finds work for idle hands to do.
魔鬼会给无所事事的人找事做。

The devil can cite [quote] the scripture for his own purpose.
魔鬼也会引圣经为自己辩护。

The darkest place is under the candlestick.
烛台底下最暗。

The darkest hour is that before the dawn.
黎明之前最黑暗。